Why are the Nuremberg trials considered an important development in the rule of law?

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Danielle X
Jun 27, 2018

The Nuremberg trials were the first trials that charged for crimes against humanity

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After WWII, head Nazi officials and some Japanese were placed on trial for their crimes against humanity. These were the first of its kind, and enforced some ethics into warfare. No longer can people go around creating mass genocides. It set a precedent for international law.

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