Transitional Justice, Corporate Accountability and Socio-Economic Rights: Lessons from Argentina

This book explores the intersection of transitional justice and corporate accountability for human rights abuses, outlining the challenges of including corporate accountability in transitional justice processes and arguing for the consideration of all actors and the whole spectrum of human rights violated to address the root causes of violence and conflict and contribute to sustainable peace.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate intersection of two rapidly evolving and dynamic fields of study in international human rights law: transitional justice and corporate accountability for human rights abuses. While both these areas have garnered substantial academic and political attention, the potential connections between them remain largely unexplored. This book aims to address the normative question of how international human rights law should address corporate accountability and violations of economic, social, and cultural rights within transitional justice processes. By examining the Argentine transitional justice process, the book provides a theoretical and practical framework for incorporating corporate accountability into transitional justice mechanisms. It highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with this inclusion, emphasizing the importance of considering the roles of all actors involved and the full range of human rights violations. Through its insights, the book argues that addressing the root causes of violence and conflict and fostering sustainable and positive peace requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses the involvement of all actors and the consideration of a broad spectrum of human rights violations. This interdisciplinary book appeals to students and scholars of transitional justice, human rights law, corporate law, and international law, offering valuable insights into these critical areas of study.

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367785147