Ininternational law, a criminal orderorillegal order is a military order for the commission of a war crime or other violation of international criminal law. Because superior orders do not exonerate such violations, it is obligatory to disobey the order. Furthermore, the commander is also responsible under the doctrine of command responsibility.[1][2]
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International humanitarian law |
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War crimes by type |
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‡ Does not apply to airborne forces (i.e. paratroopers) |