80s Quote by Marvin Hier
“Now documentary evidence is acceptable. What does that mean? If you have documentary evidence that a person served as a guard in one of the death camps and the documents have been authenticated, that is grounds to charge the person with crimes against humanity. And that's why you see the spate of trials previously, for example, in the '70s and the '80s, even in the low '90s. That was not the case until the change in the law.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Holocaust Remembrance, 1995
Authenticated documentary evidence can serve as legal proof to prosecute crimes against humanity, even decades later.
In simple terms: Docs can prove crimes.
Key Takeaway
Use reliable records for justice.
Themes
justice
history
law
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
legal
historical
When to use this quote
- war crimes trials
- historical investigations
- legal proceedings
- truth commissions
Key Concepts
evidence
accountability
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards ensure document authenticity?
- How to balance legal thresholds with moral responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Evidence may be scarce or contested.
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