Back to RJ Archive

Truth and reconciliation commission models and international tribunals: a comparison.

Knoops, G. G. J.
June 4, 2015

Source: (2006) Paper presented at Symposium on “The Right to Self-Determination in International Law” Organised by Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO), Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation (KKF), Hawai’i Institute for Human Rights (HIHR). 29 September – 1 October 2006. The Hague, Netherlands.

This presentation will address the following topics: 1) Definition of truth commissions; 2)A comparison of the aims of TRC’s and tribunals; 3)The judicial relationship between TRC and international tribunals; 4) The dilemma’s pertaining to the relationship between TRC’s and tribunals; 5) The antagonistic position of TRC’s and international courts.

Tags:

AbstractCourtsEuropePost-Conflict ReconciliationPrisonsRestorative PracticesRJ and the WorkplaceRJ in SchoolsRJ OfficeStatutes and LegislationTeachers and StudentsVictim Support
Support the cause

We've Been Restoring Justice for More Than 40 Years

Your donation helps Prison Fellowship International repair the harm caused by crime by emphasizing accountability, forgiveness, and making amends for prisoners and those affected by their actions. When victims, offenders, and community members meet to decide how to do that, the results are transformational.

Donate Now