Local Justice and Reintegration Processes as Complements to Transitional Justice and DDR

Roger Duthie
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Local justice is sometimes presented as an alternative to or substitute for other measures of transitional justice, often due to political, cultural, or practical considerations. This chapter argues that local justice addresses the (comparatively neglected) reintegration aspect of DDR programs more directly, quickly, and efficiently than other transitional justice measures. It examines how local justice processes can best complement DDR efforts without foreclosing other transitional justice measures.