What does it take to investigate international crimes and build a strong case?
Robert Petit, Head of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria (IIIM-Syria), explored this question with participants attending the Nuremberg Summer Academy for Young Professionals 2026 on 3 August.
During a session on the prosecution of international crimes, ASG Petit discussed the foundations of international criminal law and the practical steps involved in investigating core international crimes and building cases.
He also shared insights from various accountability processes, linking legal principles to the practical realities of international investigations.