Transitional Justice
/ˈtrænzɪʃənl ˈdʒʌstɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A set of judicial and non-judicial measures implemented by countries to redress legacies of human rights abuses and promote reconciliation.
The country adopted transitional justice mechanisms to address the crimes committed during the dictatorship.
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Commentary
Transitional justice typically involves courts, truth commissions, reparations, and institutional reforms; precise mechanisms vary by context.
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