On April 13, the Strauss Center hosted an event on “War Crimes in Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine” with UT Law School Professor Derek Jinks. Russian atrocities in Ukraine have shocked the world, reviving memories of some of the darkest moments of the 20th Century.  Many of these acts are war crimes, a phrase that is used by many but fully understood by few. UT Law’s Professor Derek Jinks is one of those few. 

Listen to the event here.

At this event, Professor Jinks explained war crimes: what are they, where do they fit into the international legal system, and how can justice be done?  Students had an opportunity to ask questions about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other conflicts.  U.S. military veterans also provided brief recollections of their own training on such issues as how to interact with civilians, lawful use of force, and handling prisoners as well.

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