Postcolonial Transitional Justice

Name: Postcolonial Transitional Justice
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Transitional justice processes are now considered to be crucial steps in facilitating the move from conflict or repression to a secure democratic future. \nThis book contributes to a deeper understanding of transitional justice by examining the complexities of transition in postcolonial societies. It focuses particularly on Zimbabwe but draws on relevant comparative material from other postcolonial polities. Examples include but are not limited to African countries such as South Africa, Rwanda and Mozambique. European societies such as Northern Ireland, as well as other nations such as Guatemala, are also considered. While amplifying the breadth of the subject of transitional justice, the book addresses the claim that transitional justice mechanisms in postcolonial countries are necessary if the rule of law and the credibility of the country\u2019s legal institutions are to be restored. Drawing on postcolonial legal theory, and especially on analyses of the relationship between inter.