洗冤集录

📅 宋👤 Song Ci (宋慈)

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Original (Classical Chinese)

洗冤集录·序

Pinyin

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English Translation

The Washing Away of Wrongs (Xiyuan Jilu) is a Song dynasty forensic medicine text compiled by Song Ci. Its preface explains the purpose of the book: to provide officials with reliable methods for examining corpses and injuries, so that wrongful convictions can be avoided and justice upheld.

📝 Commentary

The preface emphasizes that careful and standardized forensic examination is essential to prevent miscarriages of justice. It reflects Song Ci's empirical approach and his concern for humanitarian and impartial legal practice.