"The National Tribunal was established according to the presidential decree n. 17 in December 1945 and functioned as the criminal court and as the court of honour for the prominent war criminals on the national level. During its existence (to May 1947), the tribunal tried 80 defendants (18 death penalties). The judges were appointed by the government as well as the national prosecutor. "@eng . "Národní soud (1945 - 1947)"@eng . .