An eye for an eye, the balance of the scales–for centuries, these and other traditional
concepts exemplified the public's perception of justice. Today, popular culture, including …

Truth commissions (TCs) are increasingly common after conflict and authoritarian rule, yet
we know little about the different ways they are being used. Despite recent efforts to bridge …

This article presents and tests an original theory that truth commissions (TCs) inspire
democratic behaviors, but have little discernible impact on democratic institutions. Using …

This chapter introduces the book's central question: how does a memorial museum
dedicated to past violence contribute to democracy? The response draws on survivor …

Post-conflict justice is an integral component in maintaining stability and building peace in
the aftermath of civil conflict. Despite its instrumental function, scholars routinely find that …

This article argues that two new definitions are needed for what constitutes a truth
commission. The first new definition that is needed is a different backward-looking definition …

Can dealing with a history of violent conflict through transitional justice help to rebuild social
trust? Addressing three gaps in the current literature, we (1) analyse the effect of transitional …

The “digital turn” has transformed the landscape of transitional justice research. A wealth of
data has been created through social media channels, and new digitisation tools have made …

Scholarship has often compartmentalised issues associated with injustice, political violence,
and past wrongdoings. To contextualise questions of political change and justice across …

The right of individuals to claim reparations in light of abuses by state and non-state actors is
widely recognized in international law and increasingly by states. The earliest models of …