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In re Von Leeb and Others. (German High Command Trial.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

War — In General — The Right of War — General Treaty for the Renunciation of War, 1928 — Crimes Against Peace — Criminal Responsibility for Aggressive War — Prisoners of War — Murder and Ill-treatment of — Denial of Status and Refusal of Quarter — Employment in Prohibited Work and Exposure to Danger — Hostages — Execution of Innocent Persons as Hostages — Guerrillas — Right to Trial by Court Martial — Belligerent Occupation — Civilian Inhabitants — Ill-treatment and Deportation to Slave Labour — Plea to the Jurisdiction of the Tribunal — Whether Hague Regulations of 1907 and Geneva Conventions of 1929 are Declaratory of International Law — Supremacy of International Law — Responsibility of Military Commander for Acts Committed by Troops Under His Command — Responsibility of Staff Officers for Preparation and Transmission of Unlawful Orders — Individual Responsibility for War Crimes — Plea of Superior Orders — Defence of Military Necessity.

Type
Case Report
Copyright
© Cambridge University Press 1953

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