Transitional justice is guided by three main theories of justice: retributive, restorative, and reparative. Currently, the theories are predominantly perceived as mutually exclusive rather than mutually reinforcing. This paper seeks to reconceptualize the way scholars and practitioners comprehend and use the theories by looking at the goals and the unique focus of each theory. Through this anal...

Abstract This article examines the gacaca trials of women accused perpetrating Rwandan genocide, asking whether and how ideas about their gender impacted defences, testimonies experiences as defendants. It uses court reports 91 women; a set sources that provides novel insights into role in an African transitional justice system. These reveal – particularly female peacefulness passivity were com...