In pursuit of accountability during and after war Articles uri icon

publication date

  • January 2019

start page

  • 946

end page

  • 970

issue

  • 7

volume

  • 42

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0140-2390

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1743-937X

abstract

  • This article aims to identify and elaborate the causes and ramifications of applying transitional justice, in particular accountability measures, to situations of war. It focuses on the correlations between peace and justice - and hence an important perspective on the question 'how do wars end'. The article seeks to understand some of the main challenges associated with pursuing accountability for crimes committed in contemporary forms of conflict, including civil wars and abuses committed by major powers in armed conflict.

subjects

  • Law

keywords

  • transitional justice; armed conflict; war crimes; impact of transitional justice; transitional justice history