Abstract
In the trials reported in this series, the accused invoked a range of pleas in an attempt to evade criminal responsibility or mitigate punishment. Some pleas simply represented claims that the prosecution was unable to establish the offence or the involvement of the accused in its commission. These included claims that the accused had been falsely identified or had an alibi; claims that the alleged victim consented to the relevant conduct; and claims that the alleged victim died as a result of an accident or natural causes.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Australia's War Crimes Trials 1945-51 |
| Editors | Georgina Fitzpatrick, Tim McCormack, Narrelle Morris |
| Place of Publication | Leiden, Netherlands |
| Publisher | Koninklijke Brill NV |
| Pages | 174-195 |
| Volume | 48 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789004292048, 9789004292055 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Publication series
| Name | International Humanitarian Law Series |
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UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- Australian History (excl. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History)
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- International Law (excl. International Trade Law)
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