Abstract
The article discusses the interrelation between reconciliation and peace processes and legal changes and constitutional changes with particular reference to the book "Disgrace," by J.M. Coetzee. It examines the role played by constitution in transitional periods and within transformation and reconciliation processes. The discussion is based on the available literature on transitional justice and on lessons from a comparison between two case studies, South Africa and Israel. The experiences of the two countries are used to develop the theory and elaborate the role of the constitution in transitional justice.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 47-104 |
| Number of pages | 58 |
| Journal | Stanford Journal of International Law |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2004 |
Keywords
- Reconciliation
- Political change
- Constitutional amendments
- Constitutional law
- Legislative amendments
- Africa
- Israel
- Disgrace (Book : Coetzee)
- Coetzee, J. M., 1940-