The development of institutions of human rights : a comparative study / edited by Lilian A. Barria and Steven D. Roper.

"During the transition to democracy, states have used various mechanisms to address previous human rights abuses including domestic trials, truth and reconciliation commissions and internationalized tribunals. This volume analyzes the transitional justice choices made by four countries: Argenti...

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Other Authors: Barria, Lilian A., Roper, Steven D.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2010.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Perspectives in comparative politics.
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Summary:"During the transition to democracy, states have used various mechanisms to address previous human rights abuses including domestic trials, truth and reconciliation commissions and internationalized tribunals. This volume analyzes the transitional justice choices made by four countries: Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH), Sierra Leone and East Timor. For each country, there is a chapter which provides a historical overview concerning the causes of the conflict and two subsequent chapters which highlight a different method of transitional justice implemented. The volume highlights the opportunities and the constraints faced by states and the international community to provide accountability for human rights violations"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xvii, 224 pages : maps ; 25 cm.
ISBN:9781403976529 (hardback)
140397652X (hardback)
9781403976536 (paperback)
1403976538 (paperback)