Stern Justice

Discover the gripping narrative of Stern Justice, a compelling exploration of Australia's pivotal role in the Allied war crimes trials post-World War II. With an ISBN of 9780143793335, this brand new trade paperback (UK) published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd dives deep into the moral complexities and historical significance surrounding the Tokyo Trials and other military tribunals. Encompassing 400 pages, this essential read unveils Australia's attempt to seek justice against Japan’s wartime leaders, highlighting their unique position as the last nation to conduct war crimes trials in 1951. The book examines critical questions regarding these trials: Were they driven by justice or revenge? With millions affected during the Pacific War, this volume discusses the legal and ethical implications of prosecution, particularly the contentious debate over Emperor Hirohito's accountability. With relevant discussions on international law, this book provides valuable insights into ensuring the past is not forgotten. Perfect for historians, scholars, and those interested in justice, Stern Justice serves as a powerful reminder of the trials we must never forget. Enjoy FREE shipping on this remarkable title, available for delivery in up to 10 days. Order your copy today and delve into this important chapter of history!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143793335
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 400


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'For the first time Australia speaks, not for herself alone, but for the whole British Commonwealth.'
So wrote a journalist about Australia's leading role in the Allied program of war crimes trials which followed the end of the Second World War in the Pacific. An Australian judge, Sir William Webb, was president of the Tokyo Trial of Japan's wartime political and military leaders, and Australia conducted hundreds of other trials throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The most tenacious of the Allied prosecutors, Australia led the unsuccessful bid to prosecute Emperor Hirohito as a war criminal and was the last country to conduct war crimes trials against the Japanese, on Manus Island in 1951.
The aim of the trials was to prevent a repetition of the horrors of the Pacific War, in which millions had perished, mostly civilians, and tens of thousands of prisoners of war had died in Japanese captivity. Yet debate around the trials was fierce at the time - whether they had a legal basis, whether the Emperor should have been prosecuted, and whether their devastating bombing of Japanese cities had robbed the Allies of the moral authority to put their enemies on trial.
Seventy years on, much remains to be learnt from both the successes and failures of these trials. Were they fair? Were their goals realistic? Were they acts of justice or revenge? With international law more important today than ever, Stern Justice makes an irrefutable case for not allowing them to stay forgotten.

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