War Crimes
The concept of War Crimes came into effect in the aftermath of World War II, when allied powers convicted perpetrators of crimes that occurred under the Nazi rule, at the Nuremberg Trials in 1945/1946. Through the concept of War Crimes, individuals can be held responsible for the actions of a country or armed group, under their command. Article 147 of the Fourth Geneva Convention defines War Crimes as: those suspected of committing War Crimes may be tried by the International Criminal Court.
