宋慈(1186-1249),字惠父,建阳(今属福建南平地区)人,我国古代杰出的法医学家,被称为“法医学之父”。宋慈出身司法官世家,凭贤能被荐任大宋提刑官。宋慈处理狱讼,特别重视实证检验,从不轻信诉讼当事人陈言和口供。他认为:“告状切不可信,须是详细检验,务要从实。”对疑难案件“须是多方体访,务令参会归一,切 Song Ci (1186-1249), the word Hui Fu, Jianyang (now Fujian Nanping area), our ancient outstanding forensic scientists, known as the ”father of forensic science.“ Song Ci was born in a magistrate’s family, by virtue of being able to be recommended to the Great Song Torturer. Song Ci handling prosecutions, with particular emphasis on empirical tests, never believed in litigation and statements of the parties. He said: ”The report must not be credible. It must be a detailed examination and must be truthful.“ For ”difficult cases"