Law
Command Responsibility in International Criminal Law
Quick fact
In 1946, Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita was executed for atrocities committed by his troops, despite lacking direct knowledge or approval of them. His case created the 'Yamashita standard', which held that commanders are responsible for war crimes they fail to prevent, even if they didn't order them.
Why this is interesting
How can a general be convicted for crimes they never personally committed? The answer lies in a controversial doctrine that holds leaders accountable for the silence of their command.