in-absentia trials

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Ukraine

Trying Russian leaders in absentia: What would be the pros and cons?

26 January 2023 by Julia Crawford

Even if, as some are advocating, an international tribunal were set up to try the Russian crime of aggression in Ukraine, it would probably not get President Vladimir Putin and his top aides in custody any time soon, or ever. This [...]

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Map of war crimes trials in Ukraine

6 December 2022 by Justice Info

To date, the first judicial battle in response to Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine launched a year ago, is being waged in domestic courts. This exclusive Justice Info map gives an overview.