I am being cautious because bitter experience teaches me that proving a crime at an international court is not a straightforward thing, particularly when it comes to war crimes and crimes against humanity. And i do think it's important that political leaders exercise care in what they say. The nuremberg trial was the first instance an international criminal tribunal being established. There have been subsequent tribunals established on an adhock basis. But then in 19 98, after 50 years of effort, governments finally came together and created this body known as the international criminal court.
The Russian military may have committed war crimes in its brutal attack on the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. International law expert Philippe Sands explains how Vladimir Putin could be held accountable.
This episode was produced by Will Reid, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Noel King.
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