Did whipping boys have any rights?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Whipping Boy
Whipping boys, often young nobles, were punished in place of a prince to spare the royal from physical punishment. They had limited rights, primarily serving as scapegoats. While they were sometimes afforded certain privileges due to their noble status, their primary role was to endure punishment, making their rights largely dependent on the whims of their royal counterparts.