Fijalkowski, A
(2020)
"Truth and Reconciliation Commissions."
In: Simić, O, (ed.)
An Introduction to Transitional Justice.
Routledge, Abingdon, pp. 97-121.
ISBN 9780367893668
Abstract
How can we define a truth and reconciliation commission? The three main elements of truth, reconciliation, and commission carry broad responsibilities and expectations. In her study on truth commissions, It is vital not to define truth and reconciliations commissions too narrowly. It is also immediately apparent that a commission is distinct from a governmental human rights body or from a judicial commission of inquiry. In fact, truth commissions have been created under many names. A brief historical overview is needed before going on to the purpose of these bodies. A better understanding of the key components will arise when a closer look is taken at the criteria needed for a commission’s actual operation. This
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Status: | Published |
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Refereed: | Yes |
Publisher: | Routledge |
Additional Information: | This is an Accepted Manuscript of a book chapter published by Routledge in An Introduction to Transitional Justice on 31st July 2020, available online: https://www.routledge.com/An-Introduction-to-Transitional-Justice/Simic/p/book/9780367893668 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | transitional justice, truth and reconciliation commissions, |
Depositing User (symplectic) | Deposited by Fijalkowski, Agata |
Date Deposited: | 24 Sep 2021 15:00 |
Last Modified: | 10 Jul 2024 21:53 |
Item Type: | Book Section |
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