An introduction to transitional justice / edited by Olivera Simić.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Simić, Olivera, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reparation (Criminal justice).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (389 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.

Summary:

The Second Edition of An Introduction to Transitional Justice provides a comprehensive overview of transitional justice judicial and non-judicial measures implemented by societies to redress legacies of massive human rights abuse. Written by some of the leading experts in the field, it takes a broad, interdisciplinary approach to the subject, addressing the dominant transitional justice mechanisms as well as key themes and challenges faced by scholars and practitioners. Using a wide historic and geographic range of case studies to illustrate key concepts and debates, and featuring discussion questions and suggestions for further reading, this is an essential introduction to the subject for students.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Notes on contributors

Preface to the Second Edition

1 An introduction to transitional justice

1.1 Definition

1.2 Transitional justice measures

1.3 State of the art

1.4 Balancing transitional justice measures and Realpolitik

1.5 Regional differences

1.6 Effect and impact of transitional justice

1.7 Transitional justice in transition and transformation periods

1.8 Theory of transitional justice

1.9 Ways ahead for transitional justice

1.10 Discussion and tutorial questions

2 The development of transitional justice

2.1 Introduction

2.2 The historical roots of transitional justice

2.3 The Nuremberg Trials

2.4 Transitional justice in the third wave

2.5 A new era of international justice

2.6 The International Criminal Court

2.7 The justice cascade and universal jurisdiction

2.8 The permanency of transitional justice

2.9 Summary

2.10 Discussion and tutorial questions

3 International criminal justice

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Definition

3.3 Brief overview

3.4 Aims and objectives

3.5 Points of contention and controversy

3.6 Current position

3.7 Summary and conclusion

3.8 Discussion and tutorial questions

4 Gender and transitional justice

4.1 Introduction

4.2 A gender perspective on transitional justice

4.3 Overview: accomplishments and shortcomings

4.4 Identifying gender-just gaps and points of contention

4.5 Conclusion

4.6 Summary

4.7 Discussion and tutorial questions

5 Truth and reconciliation commissions

5.1 Definition and key components (truth/ reconciliation/commission)

5.2 Brief historical overview

5.3 Purpose

5.4 Points of contention and controversy

5.5 Key examples from Europe and Africa

5.6 Summary

5.7 Discussion and tutorial questions.

6 Amnesty

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Definition

6.3 Brief historical overview

6.4 Purpose

6.5 Points of contention and controversy

6.6 Amnesty laws

6.7 Examples of amnesty laws across the world

6.8 Current positions

6.9 Summary

6.10 Discussion and tutorial questions

7 Lustration and vetting

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Definition of lustration and vetting

7.3 Brief historical overview

7.4 Purpose: why countries opt for lustration and vetting

7.5 Points of contention and controversy

7.6 Current position

7.7 Conclusion

7.8 Summary

7.9 Discussion and tutorial questions

8 Local transitional justice: customary law, healing rituals, and everyday justice

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Definitions

8.3 Historical overview

8.4 Aims of local transitional justice

8.5 Controversy

8.6 Current positions

8.7 Conclusion

8.8 Summary

8.9 Discussion and tutorial questions

9 Reparations

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Definitions

9.3 Brief historical overview

9.4 Implementing reparations programs: points of contention and controversy

9.5 Acknowledging the need for reparations

9.6 Defining target groups: victims and beneficiaries

9.7 Choosing the types of reparation

9.8 Operational and institutional design

9.9 Current debate: can reparations be transformative?

9.10 Conclusion

9.11 Summary

9.12 Discussion and tutorial questions

10 Transitional justice and peacebuilding

10.1 Introduction and definitions

10.2 Historical overview: the evolution of peacebuilding and transitional justice

10.3 Purpose, aims, and assumptions

10.4 Points of contention and controversy

10.5 Current positions

10.6 Short summary

10.7 Discussion and tutorial questions

11 Arts and transitional justice

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Defining arts in transitional justice and its purpose.

11.3 Documentary theatre: using authentic testimonies and sources

11.4 Photo exhibitions

11.5 Points of debate and controversy

11.6 Summary

11.7 Discussion and tutorial questions

12 Memorials and transitional justice

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Key concepts, definitions, and approach

12.3 Overview

12.4 Conclusion

12.5 Summary

12.6 Discussion and tutorial questions

13 Measuring the success (or failure) of transitional justice

13.1 Introduction

13.2 How do we know if transitional justice works?

13.3 The micro or individual level: recognition, reparation, and reconciliation

13.4 The meso or institutional level: justice, truth, and reform

13.5 The macro or national level: peace, democracy, and human rights

13.6 Is doing something better than doing nothing?

13.7 Summary

13.8 Discussion and tutorial questions

14 Expanding transitional justice

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Background

14.3 Expanding transitional justice

14.4 Transformative justice

14.5 Ongoing controversies

14.6 Summary

14.7 Discussion and tutorial questions

15 Doing the fieldwork: well-being of transitional justice researchers

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Difficulties of researching violence and its effects on emotional well-being

15.3 'Covering up' our emotions

15.4 Researching in transitional justice contexts

15.5 Why should our stories matter?

15.6 Conclusion

15.7 Discussion and tutorial questions

Index.

Notes:

First edition: 2017.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-00-302141-7

1-000-09628-9

1-003-02141-7

1-000-09624-6

9781003021414

OCLC:

1165385720