1945 · Charters, declarations and treaties
Nuremberg Charter (London Charter)
International
The charter of the International Military Tribunal that tried leading Nazi officials, which defined crimes against peace, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Why it matters
It established that individuals can be tried under international law, and that following orders is not a defence. Later international criminal courts built on it.
Built on
No earlier text on this timeline is a documented model for it.
Went on to shape
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