Dossier
Military tribunals
Coverage of Military tribunals in the Nexus archive.
- Peru Military Justice Law Shields Police in Duty Cases
Peru's new military justice law requires police and military accused of crimes during duty to face military tribunals instead of civilian courts. The law was approved by lawmakers on June 23, 2026, with 52 votes in favor and 43 against. Civilian judges must close any ongoing ordinary court cases related to such cases.
- Israel’s October 7 tribunal: Show trial of Palestinians or justice?
Israel has established military tribunals to try Palestinians in connection with October 7 events. Observers express concerns that these tribunals may function as show trials rather than delivering genuine justice, with slim chances of fair proceedings.