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Transitional Justice

Objectives

This is a cutting edge course that combines learning of international law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law into that of the discipline of transitional justice. The students learn the component parts of TJ.. They learn how to analyze  what TJ is, where it is applied, the theoretical issues concerning the field, and how it is applied in practice. They learn research and writing skills.


General characterization

Code

33187

Credits

4

Responsible teacher

Jeremy Sarkin

Hours

Weekly - Available soon

Total - 0

Teaching language

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Prerequisites

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Bibliography

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Teaching method

Students do class assignments and an exam.


Evaluation method

Lecture, seminar, reading beforehand from readings posted on Moodle. Each class the students must do a memorandum on the work in the class. Discussion  is a key part. Students need to prepare for each class and participate.


Subject matter

Dealing with these past injustices has been a crucial test for new democratic orders. Facing the tensions between truth, justice, reconciliation and peace, the transitional process entails tremendous challenges. A number of countries have had to resolve similar problems: should or must they punish human rights violations committed under the old order? Is an amnesty permissible and necessary in the interest of peace, reconciliation and unity? Does a society need an official accounting and acknowledgment of the wrongs of the past? How can the victims of human rights violations be assisted in some way and have their dignity restored? The course examines how the international community as well as new democracies deals with these issues. The course examines a number of broader issues such as the role of reparations, reconciliation, amnesties, and truth commissions.