Law 2101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Nicaragua V. United States, Rome Statute Of The International Criminal Court, European Court Of Human Rights
Document Summary
International law has for centuries recognized something akin to the responsibility of individuals for their conduct: this has mostly been limited to conduct on the battlefield. With respect to the former german emperor, kaiser wilhelm ii publicly arraigned for a supreme offence against international morality and the sanctity of the treaties : war crimes tribunals break through the classic inter-state structure of international law. Treaty of peace between the allied powers & germany, article 228. The german government recognises the right of the allied & associated powers to bring before military tribunals persons accused of having committed acts in violation of the laws and customs of war. This provision will apply notwithstanding any proceedings or prosecution before a tribunal in germany or in the territory of her allies. Underlying theory nuremberg tribunal states are abstractions that cannot act except by means of people of flesh and blood; Article 26 rome statute: natural persons, no minors.
