The Role of Courts in Transitional Justice: Voices from Latin America and Spain

by Jessica Almqvist and Carlos D. Esposito

Book Overview

Bringing together a group of outstanding judges, scholars and experts with first-hand experience in the field of transitional justice in Latin America and Spain, this book offers an insider's perspective on the enhanced role of courts in prosecuting serious human rights violations and grave crimes, such as genocide and war crimes, committed in the context of a prior repressive regime or current conflict. The book also draws attention to the ways...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415870259
• ISBN13: 9780415870252
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"