The primary outcome of the Nuremberg Trials after World War II was the establishment of a precedent for prosecuting war crimes and crimes against humanity. Held in 1945-1946, these trials addressed the actions of leading Nazi officials, emphasizing accountability for their roles in the Holocaust and other atrocities. The Nuremberg Trials introduced legal principles, such as the responsibility of individuals and the concept of crimes against humanity, which influenced subsequent international law. They also highlighted the importance of universal human rights and set the stage for future trials and legal frameworks addressing war crimes, evidencing a global commitment to justice and preventing such horrors from recurring.