The Development of Institutions of Human Rights
Subtitle: A Comparative Study (Perspectives in Comparative Politics)
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; Springer
Published: March 4, 2009
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9781403976529
Subjects: Political Science; Politics / Current Events; Politics/International Relations; Political Freedom & Security - Civil Rights; Political Science / Law Enforcement; Political Freedom & Security - Law Enforcement
Description: "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.