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More than once such events have been excitedly referred to as "the trial of the century!" But which one really steals the scene? Here, Britannica profiles 10 significant, scandalous, or sensational trials in history. This list was adapted from a post that originally appeared on the Britannica Blog.
23 cze 2022 · Unlike the grisly murder cases that precede it in our list, we include the trial of Adolf Eichmann because of its irrefutable historic importance – in many ways it really was a century-defining trial.
Welcome to Famous Trials, the Web’s largest and most visited collection of original essays, trial transcripts and exhibits, maps, images, and other materials relating to the greatest trials in world history.
18 paź 2005 · Since 1945, a slew of prominent world figures have been brought before various domestic and international courts and tribunals. Some have been convicted, while others, like Slobodan Milosevic of ...
5 wrz 2023 · These famous court cases, which frequently feature high stakes, heated discussions, and significant repercussions, by different courts including the Supreme Court have been crucial in forming legal history.
A timeline showing key moments in the development of criminal law in the UK from the 13th century to the modern day
1 lis 2013 · For this package, the Journal invited 10 distinguished lawyers from around the world to identify and describe one historic trial each. We gave them free rein, and it shows.
