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Transitional Justice in Asia
Last Updated Date:   20 June 2024


5 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This course examines the law, institutions, and practices set up in Asia to facilitate political transitions. It examines the international and domestic legal frameworks and principles governing these transitional mechanisms as well as their critique. It studies the many pressing and conflicting needs of post-war societies or societies in transition and how these different needs are captured in transitional mechanisms, such as trials, truth and reconciliation commissions, and reparation schemes. Using Asian case studies (e.g. Timor Leste, Cambodia, Indonesia), this module will explore the challenges faced by societies undergoing political transition and the different measures adopted to address past injustices and facilitate transition.

Course Convenor: A/P Cheah Wui Ling

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4482V / LL5482V / LL6482V / LLJ5482V

Contact Hours: 3-hr weekly seminar

Workload: 3 hours

Mode of Assessment: Continual Course Assessment - 30% & Final Exam - 70%

Preclusions: LL4482/LL5482/LLJ5482/LL6482 Transitional Justice in Asia

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.

Examination Date: Thursday, 28 November 2024 (AM)

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