Towards a unified theory of transitional justice
This article argues in favour of theorizing transitional justice in established democracies. Using a New Zealand example, the article employs liberal theory to develop a legitimating account of transitional justice. This account not only offers ways of replying to those who critique the transitional...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2013
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International journal of transitional justice
Year: 2013, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Pages: 224-244 |
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Summary: | This article argues in favour of theorizing transitional justice in established democracies. Using a New Zealand example, the article employs liberal theory to develop a legitimating account of transitional justice. This account not only offers ways of replying to those who critique the transitional justice aspirations of established democracies but also constitutes a response to those who argue against the coherence of transitional justice as a theory. Although transregime legitimation is certainly not transitional justice’s only role, it is an important function and provides resources for a unified political theory of transitional justice. |
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ISSN: | 1752-7724 |
DOI: | 10.1093/ijtj/ijt004 |