Nuremberg Forum 2021 Conference Report "The Fight against Impunity since 1950: Living up to the Nuremberg Principles?”

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This conference report provides a comprehensive overview of the Nuremberg Forum 2021, the fifth annual conference of the Nuremberg Academy. Held entirely online due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the forum commemorated the 70th anniversary of the formulation of the Nuremberg Principles, focusing on "The Fight against Impunity since 1950: Living up to the Nuremberg Principles." The discussions delved into the development of the legal framework, the Nuremberg legacy and the systems in place to ensure lasting peace.

Key themes explored during the forum included reflections on the post-World War Two era, changes in practices, the identification of crimes affecting the "community as a whole," the current systems enforcing Nuremberg Principles and the alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Notable speakers, including Professor Patrícia Galvão Teles and Judge Navi Pillay, addressed the challenges in international criminal law, emphasising the common ground among stakeholders to combat impunity and achieve sustainable peace through justice.

The report captures high-level discussions succinctly, outlining key points, analyses and recommendations from the conference panels. It aims to be a comprehensive yet concise account, reflecting on the discussions and outcomes while offering insights into the developments of the past 70 years. The report serves a dual purpose: first, to provide a reflective analysis of the conference and second, to offer practical steps for consideration in the ongoing fight against impunity. With a focus on promoting sustainable peace through justice and consistent with the Nuremberg Academy's mandate, this report is designed to interest a broad readership, including experts, practitioners and academics.