How did the Nuremberg Trials shape modern international law?

The Nuremberg trials, held in 1945-1946, were pivotal in shaping modern international law by establishing that individuals, not just states, can be held accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity. These trials prosecuted former Nazi leaders for offenses including crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, such as genocide. The legal foundations for these proceedings were laid by the London Agreement, which created the International Military Tribunal. The verdicts demonstrated that international law could be enforced through individual punishment, setting a precedent for subsequent international tribunals and the development of international criminal law.123