War crimes and international law - please do survey?

Question

1.Age?
2.Male / Female
3.Where were you born?
4.Are you or your parents immigrants to Australia? From what country?
5.What is a war crime?
6.Who do you believe was responsible for the outbreak of World War Two?
7.The Axis nations were more heavily tried and convicted of war crimes at the end of the Second World War than the Allies. Do you believe that the Allies should have also been put under the same scrutiny?
8.The United States of America was widely criticised for its participation in the Vietnam War. What is your opinion of their (or Australia’s) involvement in this conflict?
9.Many people have suggested that Iraq repeats the ‘mistakes’ of the Vietnam war-your opinion?
10.With the trial and execution of Saddam Hussein, much of the media suggested George W. Bush should have been put on trial also - your opinion?
11.Do you believe that an unbiased War Tribunal is achievable?
12.It has often been said that Only the winners decide what were war crimes - agree/disagree?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

1. Adult...
2. Female
3. USA
4. Parents from USA also.
5. The definition of the term "war crime" usually varies between trials to convict the defendants with a more specific crime that they may have committed.

It comprises such acts as mistreatment of prisoners of war or civilians. War crimes are sometimes part of instances of mass murder and genocide though these crimes are more broadly covered under international humanitarian law described as crimes against humanity.

War crimes are significant in international humanitarian law because it is an area where international tribunals such as the Nuremberg Trials have been convened. Recent examples are the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, which were established by the UN Security Council acting under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
6. Hitler
7. Yes
8. It was wrong. Neither USA nor Australia had any authority to go to war in an attempt to stop communism.
9. Only in terms of a civil war.
10. Yes. Bush should also be charged and put on trial for war crimes.
11. yes
12. No. That is why the ICC is in the Netherlands... a fair and nuetal place.