Significance of Nuremberg Trial in the Development of International Humanitarian Law
11 Pages Posted: 29 Jul 2013
Date Written: July 27, 2013
War had always been a part of human history. History had witnessed countless wars often fought for territory, wealth, pleasure and power. But no war had been so devastating as the 2nd world war. Millions of people were killed, be it combatants or civilians. Violation of human rights was rampant before and during the war. Finally, when the war was over, a new concept arose to those involved in such violation. Thus in the initiation of allied forces a tribunal in Nuremberg was formed for the trial of Nazi war criminals. The Nuremberg trial was formed to prosecute Nazi war criminals, which later on proved to be one of the most significant step in the development of international humanitarian law.
Keywords: Nuremberg trial, Neetij Rai, Humanitarian law
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