Victim participation in the judicial process of transitional justice in Tunisia: Between the centre and the periphery (Arabic)

30 December 2020

Accountability is a central notion in transitional justice. However, the political transition, which often consists of a negotiation between the old and the new regimes, imposes limits on the judicial process. On one hand, there is the right to justice that victims claim, and on the other hand, there is the realpolitik of politicians.

To ensure that the rights of victims and the defenses are respected, Impunity Watch has conducted four consultations with legal experts from different fields (judge, lawyer, and university professor) to explore the possibilities for completing the path of accountability and justice for victims.

The 4 papers were presented at a workshop for victims and civil society:

1. Accountability in the context of the Tunisian experience of transitional justice: A reading of the process and a question about the way out of the crisis – Mohamed Afif Al-Jaidi
2. The accountability process in transitional justice: Between continuity and amendment – Professor Ahmed Al-Warfel
3. Specialised Criminal Chambers in transitional justice: What avenues for support? – Mona Al-Tabei
4. Victims’ participation in the judicial process of transitional justice: Between the centre and the periphery – Karim Abdel Salam

Impunity Watch aims to put forward different avenues for reforming the judicial process. These options will be submitted to victims and the government for discussion and adoption.

Tunisia Research Victim participation Rule of law and accountability Truth, reparation and non-repetition

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