Contemporary Lessons from Nuremberg: An Irish Perspective on Foreign Policy and International Law

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Abstract:This paper looks first at accountability as a goal of Irish foreign policy, within the framework of Ireland's broader commitment to multilateralism and international law. It then turns to discuss the Nuremberg Tribunal and its context, with a focus on Irish reactions to the Tribunal. Next, the paper examines the development of the international criminal justice system in light of the lessons of Nuremberg. Finally, it outlines what Ireland's commitment to accountability means in practice.