Date of Award

2017

Document Type

Research Paper

First Advisor

Joyce Kaufman

Abstract

This paper will examine the theory of transitional justice and its mechanisms. With an understanding of the theory, one can explore its application through a case study. The case study in this paper will be the South African Truth and reconciliation Commission (TRC). I will explore the South African TRC as a mechanism of transitional and restorative justice in post- Apartheid South Africa. By looking at a case study, one can gain a better understanding of how the theory works in reality. Many scholars have attempted to argue whether or not the South African TRC was a success; it would be naive to attempt this. Instead, I will simply look at the South African TRC as an application of transitional justice theory and explain how difficult it can be to judge the TRC simply as a success or a failure.

Comments

WSP Major: Studies in Post-Colonial Reconciliation

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