There is a chilling phrase echoing through the halls of the International Criminal Court (ICC) these days: “I was just following orders.” To a young police officer or a career general, it sounds more like a confession than a valid defense. This mantra—the “following orders” fallacy—is the national anthem of the unaccountable. It is the […]... Keep on reading: THE ‘FOLLOWING ORDERS’ FALLACY: From Security Guards to the ICC