National tribunals
The country administers justice itself
National courts are the pillars of justice within each country, responsible for applying laws and delivering fair judgments for offenses ranging from civil disputes to the most serious crimes. Their functioning reflects the diversity of legal systems around the world and plays a central role in protecting citizens' rights, maintaining public order, and promoting justice. Justice Info covers the prosecutions and trials conducted before these national courts when they pertain to crimes under international law.
The low-level and controversial trial of the Azov regiment in Russia
In June, a court in Rostov-on-Don began to consider a criminal case against 24 prisoners of war whom Russia considers members of the Ukrainian Azov regiment. It is the largest scale, war-related trial to be held in Russia to date. The accused, including 9 female cooks, are charged with participating in a terrorist group. But […]
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