The use of armed force by a State against the sovereignty or territorial integrity of another State, initiated by individuals in positions of high political or military power. The Evolution: From Nuremberg to Today
"That is the beauty—and the struggle—of ICL," Thorne replied. "Under this framework, is irrelevant. There is no immunity for core crimes. Whether you are a foot soldier or a General, if you pull the trigger or give the order, the law can find you." He noted that ICL rests on two major principles:
Following WWII, the Allies established a tribunal to try Nazi leaders. This was the first time "individual criminal responsibility" was enforced on a global scale. It established that "just following orders" is not a valid defense for atrocities.
Leaders can be held liable if they knew (or should have known) their subordinates were committing crimes and failed to prevent them. The Principle of Complementarity
One student raised her hand. "But what if the person is a President?"
The use of armed force by a State against the sovereignty or territorial integrity of another State, initiated by individuals in positions of high political or military power. The Evolution: From Nuremberg to Today
"That is the beauty—and the struggle—of ICL," Thorne replied. "Under this framework, is irrelevant. There is no immunity for core crimes. Whether you are a foot soldier or a General, if you pull the trigger or give the order, the law can find you." He noted that ICL rests on two major principles: An Introduction to International Criminal Law a...
Following WWII, the Allies established a tribunal to try Nazi leaders. This was the first time "individual criminal responsibility" was enforced on a global scale. It established that "just following orders" is not a valid defense for atrocities. The use of armed force by a State
Leaders can be held liable if they knew (or should have known) their subordinates were committing crimes and failed to prevent them. The Principle of Complementarity There is no immunity for core crimes
One student raised her hand. "But what if the person is a President?"