Transitional Justice

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This seminar introduces the field of transitional justice and gives a historical overview of the different processes implemented worldwide. It includes the historical evolution of institutions created to address armed conflicts, including the most serious ones, such as truth commissions and peace tribunals. As an alternative response to the failure of justice in contexts of high-intensity violence, transitional justice systems are built on various legal frameworks and social science tools, aiming to lay the foundations for peaceful coexistence, democratic stability, and the reconstruction of truth. It is a space where theory and practice maintain constant communication, where countries’ experiences provide feedback to one another. This seminar will challenge students to think outside the box to address ongoing crises from different legal frameworks.