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

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"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.
Subjects:
Transitional justice > Cross-cultural studies.
Human rights > Cross-cultural studies.
Conflict management > Cross-cultural studies.
Table of Contents:
  • Mechanisms of transitional justice / Lilian A. Barria and Steven D. Roper
  • Argentina. Argentina's proceso : societal "reform" through premeditated terror / Timothy Wilson ; Successes and limitations of the CONADEP experience in the determination of responsibilities for human rights violations in Argentina / Emilio Crenzel ; Recalling the legacy of the 1985 trial of the military in Argentina / Mario Di Paolantonio
  • Bosnia-Herzegovina. Violence born of history/history born of violence : a brief context for understanding the Bosnian war / Christina M. Morus ; Transitional justice in Bosnia : the international criminal tribunal for the former Yugoslavia / Janine Natalya Clark ; Home court advantage? Domestic trials and transitional justice in Bosnia-Herzegovina / Ryan M. Lowy and Patrice C. McMahon
  • Sierra Leone. Genesis of the Sierra Leone conflict and its human rights violations / Abu Karimu Mboka ; Addressing impunity in Sierra Leone : the Truth and Reconciliation Commission / Zoe Dugal ; Mixed justice, mixed legacy : the special court for Sierra Leone / Ellen Emilie Stensrud
  • East Timor. East Timor and the struggle for independence / Clinton Fernandes ; Promoting human rights through hybrid courts : the serious crimes process in East Timor / James DeShaw Rae ; Unfinished business : the Commission for Reception, Truth, and Reconciliation in East Timor / Wendy Lambourne
  • The quest for justice : lessons learned / Steven D. Roper and Lilian A. Barria.

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