Rule-of-Law Tools for Post-Conflict States : Archives / UN.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

UN.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human Rights and Refugees.

Local Subjects:

Human Rights and Refugees.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (52 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : United Nations, 2015.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This publication focuses on the means to strengthen archives through the identification of good practice for the management of different types of records and archives, highlighting considerations and issues for reform, and setting out steps and strategies to strengthen archives. The first chapter sets out the legal framework for the right to know the truth, and describes archives and the management of records at the national level. Chapter II presents steps and strategies to consider during the reform of national archives. Chapter III discusses the records used by transitional justice processes. Chapter IV sets out considerations for the management and preservation of records produced by transitional justice mechanisms. The final chapter looks at the role of the international community.

Contents:

Introduction

Archives and the right to know the truth

Reforming archival institutions and managing archives

Using records in transitional justice processes

Managing and preserving the records of transitional justice institutions

The role of the international community

Annex summary.

ISBN:

9789210571937

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.