<p>Allegations of atrocity crimes cannot be prosecuted in Australian courts without consent from the Government's top legal officer, who also has the power to block prosecutions. </p>

Allegations of atrocity crimes cannot be prosecuted in Australian courts without consent from the Government's top legal officer, who also has the power to block prosecutions.

<p>Allegations of atrocity crimes cannot be prosecuted in Australian courts without consent from the Government's top legal officer, who also has the power to block prosecutions.&nbsp;</p>

Should the Attorney-General have power to block prosecutions of war crimes and crimes against humanity?

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Should the Attorney-General have power to block prosecutions of war crimes and crimes against humanity?

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