The Harsh Sword of Lady Justice: Law and Impunity in the Indonesian War of Independence, 1945-1949

by Esther Zwinkels

During the Indonesian War of Independence, Lady Justice played an important role on the Dutch side. Soldiers were, and are, required to comply with the law and a range of rules and regulations, both in and out of combat. If they fail to do so, disciplinary action and criminal sanctions can be taken against them. But did this happen at the time? Dutch military tribunals not only tried Dutch soldiers but also Indonesians who opposed the colonial authority...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9463727485
• ISBN13: 9789463727488
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
• Length: 272 Pages