Trial against Hans Biebow Proces Hansa Biebowa (Sygn. SOŁódź, 3-5a)

The Supreme National Tribunal (Najwyższy Trybunał Narodowy, NTN) was a war crimes tribunal active in Poland from 1946 to 1948. The Tribunal's aims and purpose were defined by the State National Council in the Decrees of 22 January and 17 October 1946 and 11 April 1947. The new law was based on the earlier Decree of 31 August 1944 (Sierpniówka) issued by the new Polish pro-Soviet government, with jurisdiction over Nazi criminals and traitors to the Polish nation. The tribunal presided over seven high-profile cases (Total of 49 individuals). Contains investigation files, evidence, and court documents relating to the war crimes trial of Hans Biebow. Includes testimonies and name lists of witnesses, documents on Chelmno concentration camp, report on Łódź ghetto, lists of confiscated Jewish jewelry, list of Jewish victims, lists of SS staff, and list of ghetto leaders. Contains also Biebow autobiography, letters and correspondence. Copyright Holder: Instytut Pamięci Narodowej-Komisja Ścigania Zbrodni przeciwko Narodowi Polskiemu