The Nuremberg Trials violated several fundamental principles of modern justice, including:1) The victors were the judges, prosecutors and appointed the defense counsel.2) Defendants weren't able to call certain witnesses for their defense, since they could be arrested.3) Cross-examination of prosecution witnesses wasn't allowed in many cases.4) Some defendants were tried for violations of law that hadn't been in place when they were committed.
The Nuremberg Trials violated several fundamental principles of modern justice, including:
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2) Defendants weren't able to call certain witnesses for their defense, since they could be arrested.
3) Cross-examination of prosecution witnesses wasn't allowed in many cases.
4) Some defendants were tried for violations of law that hadn't been in place when they were committed.