Summary
An overview of the legal prohibition against crucifying Roman citizens.
Roman Law Regarding Crucifixion
Highlights
Legal Protections for Citizens
There is no historical evidence of a Roman official crucifying a Roman citizen, as such an act was strictly forbidden by law. Any magistrate who violated this prohibition would have been immediately stripped of their power by the Senate.
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Original text
There is no record of any Roman official crucifying a Roman citizen. For such an act is utterly contrary to their laws; had anyone been subjected to such an execution, the Senate would have immediately stripped the magistrate of his power.