Truth commissions and anti-corruption: towards a complementary framework?

This article examines the extent to which transitional justice should address corruption in terms of both theory and practice. Examining the Kenyan Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission and the Tunisian Truth and Dignity Commission, the author highlights the important role of truth commission...

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Main Author: Robinson, Isabel (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2015
In: International journal of transitional justice
Year: 2015, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 33-50
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Keywords:
Wahrheitskommission
Transitional Justice
Korruption
Kriminalität
Bekämpfung
Menschenrecht
Internationaler Vergleich
Kenia
Tunesien
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Summary:This article examines the extent to which transitional justice should address corruption in terms of both theory and practice. Examining the Kenyan Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission and the Tunisian Truth and Dignity Commission, the author highlights the important role of truth commissions in shaping the public narrative so as to reflect the devastating impact of corruption on human rights. However, given the inherent limitations of truth-telling and truth-seeking processes, combined with the coexistence of the anti-corruption ‘industry,’ it is essential to establish clear boundaries and adopt an approach that complements, rather than duplicates, parallel processes.
Physical Description:Lit.Hinw.
ISSN:1752-7724
DOI:10.1093/ijtj/iju022