Nuremberg tribunal
Nazi war trials
The Nuremberg tribunal was the international military court convened after World War II to prosecute Nazi leaders for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and crimes against peace.
Held in Nuremberg, Germany from 1945 to 1946, it established precedents for international criminal law and the principle that individuals—including heads of state—can be held accountable for atrocities.
The Nuremberg tribunal rejected the defense that defendants were just following orders.
- war crimesIllegal acts during conflict
- war crimes trialProsecution of military violations
- crimes against humanitySystematic persecution of civilians
- justiceFair treatment under law
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
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Nuremberg tribunalblanket amnesty
Unconditional forgiveness for all
impunity · immunity from prosecution · whitewash · cover-up · ratlines
Nuremberg tribunalrestorative justice
Conflict resolution through mutual healing
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Genocide prosecution tribunal
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