Barbie Found Guilty of "Crimes Against Humanity"

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Wednesday, July 1, 1987
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
3
Issue: 
7
Abstract: 
France's highest court, in a landmark decision in December, 1986, determined that a statute of limitations does not necessarily bar the prosecution of individuals who have allegedly committed heinous crimes during World War II, provided their crimes can be classified as "Crimes Against Humanity".