The ‘hierarchy of victims’ in Northern Ireland: a framework for critical analysis

Acknowledging and addressing victims’ experiences is a central objective of transitional justice (TJ) processes, but the disparate narratives of victimhood inherent in conflict complicate this task. In Northern Ireland, contention over who can be recognized and prioritized as a victim is exemplified...

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Main Author: Jankowitz, Sarah E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: International journal of transitional justice
Year: 2018, Volume: 12, Issue: 2, Pages: 216-236
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