The primary outcome of the Nuremberg Trials following World War II was the prosecution of leading Nazi officials for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Held from 1945 to 1946, these trials sought to hold accountable those responsible for the Holocaust and other atrocities during the war. It established important precedents in international law, emphasizing the principle that individuals, including state leaders, could be held accountable for their actions. The trials aimed to promote justice and prevent future atrocities, shaping international human rights law.