Conference: Law and Society Association (LSA): 2024 Annual Meeting

Panel: “Interdisciplinary Dynamics in Transitional Justice and Peacebuilding”

Description: This panel explores transitional justice and peacebuilding, focusing on the interaction between legal systems, societal actors, and methodologies. It examines legal complexities in justice mechanisms, emphasizing the role of forensic science in human rights issues like finding the missing. The discussion includes the relationship between state and non-state entities in reparations, highlighting collaborative efforts for societal healing. A case study explores the dynamics between a justice tribunal and a truth commission in specific regions. Aiming to illuminate transitional justice’s complexity, the panel stresses an integrated approach, combining legal theory and practical application for effective peacebuilding. It will deepen understanding of how legal frameworks and social realities interplay in transitional justice.

Panelists:

• Discussant: Zachary D. Kaufman
• Panelists:
  • Lauren Dempster
  • Louise Mallinder & Daniel Shaw
  • Lesley Wexler

Date: June 8, 2024

Time: 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm Central Time