Tag: War Crimes
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War Crimes Trials
Introduction to War Crimes TrialsWar Crimes Trials, trials of persons charged with criminal violation of the laws and customs of war and related principles of international law.The first war crimes trials in modern times were held after World War II (1939-1945) by the victorious All…
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War Crimes Trials Effects
Introduction to War Crimes Trials EffectsThe Nürnberg and other war crimes trials were a notable step in the evolution of international penal law. The standing of the trials suffered sharply, however, because the proceedings were carried out under auspices of victorious powers and the …
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World War II Trials
War Crimes Trials Other World War II TrialsIntroduction to World War II TrialsAnother war crimes trial was held under international authority in Tokyo. The International Military Tribunal for the Far East was constituted under the authority of a charter promulgated on January 19, 1…
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Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
War Crimes Trials Tribunal for the Former YugoslaviaIntroduction to Tribunal for the Former YugoslaviaThe United Nations established the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in May 1993 to prosecute individuals responsible for war crimes, crimes against …
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Sierra Leone Tribunal
War Crimes Trials Sierra Leone TribunalIntroduction to Sierra Leone TribunalIn 2002 the UN and the Sierra Leone government jointly established a war crimes tribunal, the Special Court for Sierra Leone, to try individuals who had committed atrocities during Sierra Leone's civil …
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Nürnberg First Trial
War Crimes Trials Nürnberg Trials Conclusions of the First TrialIntroduction to Nürnberg First TrialThe judgment of the International Military Tribunal was handed down on September 30-October 1, 1946. Among notable features of the decision was the conclusion, in accordanc…
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Nürnberg Subsequent Trials
War Crimes Trials Nürnberg Trials Subsequent TrialsIntroduction to Nürnberg Subsequent TrialsAfter the conclusion of the first Nürnberg trial, 12 more trials were held under the authority of Control Council Law No. 10, which closely resembled the London Agreement but…