Rule-of-law Tools for Post-conflict States : Truth Commissions / UN.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

UN.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International Law and Justice.

Local Subjects:

International Law and Justice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (46 pages)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : United Nations, 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Countries emerging from conflict often suffer weak or non-existent rule of law, inadequate law enforcement and justice administration capacity, and increased instances of human rights violations. This situation is often exacerbated by a lack of public confidence in State authorities and a shortage of resources. These rule-of-law tools will provide practical guidance to field missions and transitional administrations in critical transitional justice and rule of law-related areas. This publication specifically sets out basic principles and approaches to truth commissions and is intended to assist United Nations and other policymakers in advising on the development of truth-seeking mechanisms.

Contents:

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Core principles and operating assumptions

Establishing a truth commission

A truth commission's operation

Interrelationships

Impact and follow-up

Assisting truth commissions: National and international actors.

ISBN:

9789210576710

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.