UK to train Ukrainian judges to carry out war crimes trials for Russian soldiers

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Wednesday 14 December 2022 15:42, UKA group of 90 Ukrainian judges will undergo training, provided by the UK, to carry out war crimes trials for Russian soldiers.The vast majority of war crimes trials are expected to be carried out in the country by Ukrainian judges."This is very important, obviously because justice is important, but also because I hope that those Russian soldiers and officers who are watching the Ukrainian prosecutions at the moment will realise that they must act in accordance with international law.Read more:Divided loyalties and messy compromises for Ukrainian refugeesDivided loyalties and messy compromises for Ukrainian refugees"I'm sure that the vast majority of these war crimes will be tried by Ukrainian judges in Ukraine, where the witnesses and the evidence are," she said.Click to subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcastsSir Howard was the judge at the trial of former Bosnian leader Radovan Karadzic and said it was the hope senior Russian leaders could eventually be put on trial - but it would take time and commitment."

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