War Crimes Tribunals

War crimes tribunals are legal bodies established to hold individuals accountable for serious violations of international humanitarian law, such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. These tribunals can be national or international, like the International Criminal Court (ICC) and ad hoc courts for specific conflicts. They aim to ensure justice for victims, deter future atrocities, and promote accountability. The tribunals often rely on evidence from investigations, testimonies, and legal principles to prosecute perpetrators, regardless of their position, reinforcing the notion that no one is above the law in times of war.