| ID | 148243 |
| Title Proper | Do truth commissions promote trust in the judiciary in african states? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ishiyama, John ; Laoye, Oluwagbemiso |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper examines the effects of truth and reconciliation commissions and peace committees on popular perceptions of the judicial systems of Africa. Using data from the Afrobarometer, and conducting mixed effects quantitative analysis, we test whether or not the use of truth and reconciliation commissions (TRCs) and peace committees led to greater popular trust in the courts. We find both cross-nationally, sub-nationally, and over time, the use of TRCs has not led to greater trust in courts (as is often claimed by its advocates), but find some support for the notion that they detract from trust in the judiciary. We suggest this is because such institutions have been established to compete with existing judicial practices, rather than complement and enhance them. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 51, No.5; Oct 2016: p.528-544 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2016-10 51, 5 |
| Key Words | Restorative Justice ; Truth and Reconciliation Commissions ; Judicial Systems ; Trust in Courts |