Transitional Justice Policies and Their Role in Addressing Post-Conflict Human Rights Violations (A Study of Nature, Sources, and Mechanisms)

Abstract

The concept of transitional justice is a relatively new concept at both the international and national levels. It falls under the umbrella of human rights studies and represents a series of interconnected measures aimed at transforming a society that has suffered gross human rights violations into a democratic society that respects the rule of law and human rights. This includes remembering these violations to prevent their recurrence. This topic requires focusing on reparations for victims of human rights violations, which encompasses several meanings, including direct compensation or guarantees of non-repetition. To what extent have the constitutional, legislative, and institutional frameworks for transitional justice in Iraq contributed to addressing human rights violations, reparations for victims, achieving national reconciliation, and ensuring non-repetition of such violations? And how adequate are these frameworks in light of the legal and institutional obstacles that have hindered their implementation? This research employs an analytical approach, reviewing previous literature on transitional justice and relying on real-world case studies, focusing on Iraq as a model. The policies implemented will be analyzed, their effectiveness in achieving the desired goals assessed, and the challenges they face examined. A comparative approach will also be used to understand the differences between the experiences of various countries that have undergone transitional justice processes.

In conclusion, we recommend working towards the success of transitional justice mechanisms, as they have a significant impact on establishing a just and democratic state based on sound principles.