Politics & Government
Political Legitimacy in Transitional Justice
Quick fact
The South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission, while not strictly a court, is widely regarded as having achieved more lasting legitimacy than many war crime tribunals because it emphasized public truth-telling and restorative justice.
Why this is interesting
What makes a society accept a new way of dealing with past atrocities? A truth commission might seem lenient, yet it can be more powerful than punishment. Why?