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Language Matters: The Role of the Presumption of Innocence in Seeking Justice During the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war there have been calls for criminal accountability arising out of actions taken during the conflict. States, politicians, organisations, and individuals have made requests for investigation into international crimes, declarations that certain crimes have...

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Published: Opinio Juris 2022
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