sotarikoslainsäädäntö
Sotarikoslainsäädäntö refers to the body of laws that define and penalize war crimes. These laws are rooted in international humanitarian law, also known as the laws of armed conflict. The primary goal of sotarikoslainsäädäntö is to protect individuals who are not, or are no longer, participating in hostilities and to restrict the means and methods of warfare.
Key international treaties that form the basis of sotarikoslainsäädäntö include the four Geneva Conventions of 1949
War crimes encompass grave breaches of these conventions, as well as other serious violations of the laws
The enforcement of sotarikoslainsäädäntö can occur through national courts or international tribunals. The principle of universal