The judicial implementation of the right to the truth: Some thoughts on the Argentinian experience of the Juicios por la Verdad

Safeguarding the right to truth has become crucial in dealing with systematic violations of human rights. Especially contexts transition democracy, telling is considered utmost importance for fighting against impunity and promoting peace. Nevertheless, scholars have paid little attention judicial implementation this and, particular, value protection truth. The article aims fill gap by discussing Juicios por la Verdad (the Truth Trials), a unique experience promoted Argentinian civil society wake military dictatorship. Specifically, it investigates impact recognition on both victims' lives society's attempt come terms past. analysis shows that may serve as tool knowledge, acknowledgment, strengthening rule law an extent, justice.