Abstract / Description of output

This draft article examines the role of transitional justice in societies emerging from conflict. Fundamentally, it addresses the ways in which the context of conflict resolution shapes the transitional justice mechanisms which emerge and constrains their implementation. The paper argues that transitional justice measures need to be understood as having a critical political settlement dimension, and as closely intertwined with the bargaining processes of political elites. These processes are important to non-repetition of human rights violations. The paper sets out the factors which influence design of transitional justice mechanisms, and in conclusion it suggests strategies for improving international intervention in the area.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherSocial Science Research Network (SSRN)
Number of pages22
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jan 2015

Publication series

NameEdinburgh Law School Working Papers
No.2015/01

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Transitional justice
  • conflict resolution
  • conflict transformation
  • international intervention
  • political settlement
  • peace settlement
  • political bargaining
  • international law
  • international criminal law
  • international human rights law
  • human rights

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