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"International Criminal Law is not just a set of rules," Thorne said, closing his notebook. "It is a promise made by the living to the dead: that there are lines a human being cannot cross without the world coming to collect the debt." To help you dive deeper into this topic,

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. An Introduction to International Criminal Law a...

Serious violations of the laws and customs of war. This includes targeting civilians, using forbidden weapons, or mistreating prisoners of war. "International Criminal Law is not just a set

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 It established that "just following orders" is not