Hersch Lauterpacht (Hersch Lauterpacht, 1897–1960)

Hersch Lauterpacht (1897–1960) was a prominent legal scholar and judge who significantly influenced international law. He specialized in human rights and the legal principles governing nations' conduct, arguing for the importance of individual rights within the international system. Lauterpacht contributed to the development of the International Court of Justice and emphasized that international law should protect people from oppression and injustice. His work helped shape modern ideas about sovereignty, justice, and the rule of law at the global level.