War Crimes Tribunal
/ˈwɔr kraɪmz ˈtraɪbjuːnəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial body established to adjudicate violations of the laws and customs of war, including crimes against humanity, genocide, and other serious breaches of international humanitarian law.
The War Crimes Tribunal prosecuted individuals responsible for atrocities during the conflict.
Forms
- war crimes tribunal
- war crimes tribunals
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Commentary
Often convened ad hoc or under specific international mandates, such tribunals play a key role in enforcing accountability for grave breaches of war laws.
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