Justice in Crisis Situations
The practice of transitional justice pertains primarily to crisis situations, which are associated (or potentially can be associated) with political violence, such as: international and domestic armed conflicts, revolutions and uprisings, and systemic transitions. These situations are characterized by inability to redress the wrongs committed by the perpetrators of violence, in a manner resembling the "ordinary" course of justice, when we rely on clear legal solutions (e.g. penal codes) and well-functioning judicial systems.
The practical problems related to transitional justice are of great importance, however this area of law, and a large body of knowledge that has been accumulated on this topic, usually remain beyond the scope of interest among policy makers. The game “1984 + 20: Crossroads of Justice” has been developed to address this situation.
The free “print and play” game simulates key problems that legislators, who develop policies falling under the category of transitional justice, face, namely “the peace vs. justice” dilemma. Therefore, the game is an excellent starting point for introducing this subject to:
- Students of law, political science, international relations, and sociology (these programs usually include subjects focused on broadly understood conflicts, their resolution and management of consequences resulting from these conflicts)
- Decision-makers, who must face the consequences of crisis situations in which the above-mentioned dilemma manifests itself (in this case, the goal is to raise awareness of the complexity of transitional justice and encourage policy-makers to seek advice from experts).
The project was financed by SWPS University’s Institute of Social Sciences.
Read more about the “1984+20: Crossroads of Justice” in The International Journal of Transition Justice
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