Gerald Gahima

Transitional Justice in Rwanda

Accountability for Atrocity

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Produktbeschreibung

This book comprehensively analyzes the full range of the transitional justice processes undertaken in response to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Drawing on the author's extensive professional experience as the principal justice policy maker and the leading law enforcement officer in Rwanda from 1996-2003, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the social, political and legal challenges faced by Rwanda in the aftermath of the genocide and the aspirations and legacy of transitional justice. The book explores the role played by the accountability processes not just in pursuing accountability but also in shaping the reconstruction of Rwanda's institutions of democratic governance and political reconciliation. Central to this exploration will be the examination of whether or not transitional justice in Rwanda has contributed to a foundational rule of law reform process.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 432
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 233mm x 156mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 662g
• ISBN-13: 9780415522793
• ISBN-10: 041552279X
• Artikelnr.: 36559077

Autorenporträt

Gerald Gahima was central to the rebuilding of Rwanda's justice system in the aftermath of the 1994 genocide, first as the chief of staff to the Rwandan Minister of Justice from 1996-1999, and subsequently as the country's Attorney General from 1999-2003. He now works as an independent consultant to various organizations, including UN bodies, on issues relating to the rule of law and reconstruction of post conflict countries.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Theoretical Framework of Transitional Justice 2. A Decade of Atrocities
3. Accountability for Mass Atrocity: Challenges, Choices and Goals 3.
National Prosecutions 4. Accountability, Justice and the Role of the
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda 5. National Prosecutions 6.
Seeking Alternative Accountability Mechanisms 7. Trials based on Universal
Jurisdiction 8. Untold Story, Unfinished Business; Confronting the Crimes
of the Victors 9. Assessing the Impact and legacy of Rwanda's processes of
Accountability for Atrocity 10. Tentative Lessosns from Rwanda's mechanisms
of Accountability for Atrocity 11. Conclusion