Public Opinion on Transitional Justice Process in Nepal
Description
The goal of this research is to investigate public opinion on post-conflict transitional justice process in Nepal, focusing on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Violent conflicts around the world affect millions of people every year. Not surprisingly, devastating events are often followed by post-conflict reconciliatory measures such as transitional justice and reparations. Strikingly, most post-conflict compensation programs are also heavily criticized by victims and non-victims alike. What explains why post-conflict compensation programs are often criticized for lacking fairness? The standard expectation is that all affected persons view post-conflict justice processes as fair and equal. An important and understudied aspect of post-conflict justice process is public perception and the impact that it can have on trust and state building efforts in the aftermath of civil war. Using primary data collected at the individual level, this paper provides some assessment of public opinion of victims on the fairness and efficacy of post-conflict transitional justice process in Nepal.
Public Opinion on Transitional Justice Process in Nepal
The goal of this research is to investigate public opinion on post-conflict transitional justice process in Nepal, focusing on Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Violent conflicts around the world affect millions of people every year. Not surprisingly, devastating events are often followed by post-conflict reconciliatory measures such as transitional justice and reparations. Strikingly, most post-conflict compensation programs are also heavily criticized by victims and non-victims alike. What explains why post-conflict compensation programs are often criticized for lacking fairness? The standard expectation is that all affected persons view post-conflict justice processes as fair and equal. An important and understudied aspect of post-conflict justice process is public perception and the impact that it can have on trust and state building efforts in the aftermath of civil war. Using primary data collected at the individual level, this paper provides some assessment of public opinion of victims on the fairness and efficacy of post-conflict transitional justice process in Nepal.