The Nuremberg Code was developed during trials for Nazi officials accused of performing inhumane experiments − but its influence has been far wider.

James Vanderbilt's “Nuremberg,” featuring Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring, is a thought-provoking film that delves into the psychology of Nazi high command.

The code has been a major focus of my work on health law and bioethics, and I spoke in Nuremberg on its 50th and 75th anniversaries, at conferences sponsored by the International Physicians for ...