Transitional Justice The Legal Framework

The expression “transitional justice” emerged at the end of the Cold War, during the transition from dictatorships to democracies, and serves as a central concept in dealing with systemic injustice. This textbook examines the basic principles of transitional justice and explores its core mechanisms,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Werle, Gerhard, Vormbaum, Moritz (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2022, 2022
Edition:1st ed. 2022
Series:Springer Textbooks in Law
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 What is Transitional Justice?
  • 2 What Does ‘Transition’ Mean?
  • 3 Legal Principles of Transitional Justice
  • 4 Prosecution
  • 5 Amnesty
  • 6 Truth Commissions
  • 7 Reparations
  • 8 Vetting Public Servants
  • 9 Evaluating Transitional Justice Processes
  • 10 Prospects