Transnational Justice

 

During this brainstorming Jumana Abu-Oxa discussed transnational justice, which refers to the set of judicial and non-judicial measures that have been implemented by different countries in order to redress the legacies of massive human rights abuses. She also noted that Transitional justice is not a 'special’ kind of justice, but an approach to achieve justice in times of transition from conflict and/or state repression. Moreover, she referred to the elements of a comprehensive transitional justice policy which are: criminal prosecutions,reparations, institutional reform, and truth commissions.

Date: 
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 10
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