Rule-of-law tools for post-conflict states
Subtitle: Truth commissions
By: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Publisher: United Nations
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 36
Subjects: Human rights; Truth commissions; Administration of Justice; Political aspects; Rule of law; Droits de l'homme (Droit international); Commissions vérité et réconciliation; Justice; Administration; Aspect politique; Règle de droit
Other titles: Truth commissions
Description: Countries emerging from conflict often suffer weak or non-existent rule of law, inadequate law enforcement and justice administration capacity, and increased instances of human rights violations. This situation is often exacerbated by a lack of public confidence in State authorities and a shortage of resources. These rule-of-law tools will provide practical guidance to field missions and transitional administrations in critical transitional justice and rule of law-related areas. This publication specifically sets out basic principles and approaches to truth commissions and is intended to assist United Nations and other policymakers in advising on the development of truth-seeking mechanisms.--Publisher's description.
Notes: Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July 11, 2008).

"HR/PUB/06/1"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references.

Also issued in print.

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