Law
The Doctrine of Command Responsibility in International Criminal Tribunals
Quick fact
The doctrine of command responsibility first gained formal recognition at the Nuremberg Trials after WWII, and it has since become a cornerstone of international criminal law, allowing tribunals to prosecute leaders for failing to prevent or punish war crimes committed by their subordinates.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a general who gives orders, then looks away while his troops commit atrocities. How can the law hold him responsible for crimes he didn't personally commit?