A. Ceretti, R. Cornelli (2026) For a Possible Peace: Responsibility, Justice, and Repair in the Time of Wars

In a time when war is once again becoming the everyday language of politics and of our collective imagination, Ceretti and Cornelli offer a radical, countercurrent reflection: is peace still thinkable? And under what conditions?

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Forgiveness as a legal condition: A study of the uses of forgiveness in the Basque conflict

The article analyzes the use of forgiveness as a legal requirement in the context of the Basque conflict, highlighting its normative and political implications. It critically examines the transformation of a moral category into a regulatory tool within penal and post-conflict processes.

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Constructing ‘Victim-Centred Peace’: The Contribution of the International Criminal Court’s Reparations to Victims in the Al-Mahdi Case in Timbuktu

The article explores how ICC reparations in the Al-Mahdi case contributed to building a “victim-centred peace” in Timbuktu. The concept is examined through justice, material restoration, and victims’ satisfaction, highlighting the tangible impact of reparative measures.

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The first ruling of the JEP against the former FARC leaders

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace has issued its first conviction, inspired by the principles of restorative justice: the former guerrilla members will be required to commit for eight years to projects aimed at reparation for the victims and the construction of collective memory.

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Is Satisfaction with Democracy Higher After Transitional Justice Trials?

Javier Padilla’s article explores whether trials within transitional justice increase citizens’ satisfaction with democracy.

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The Failed Reconciliation: The Role of the Judiciary in Post-fascist Italy and the Togliatti Amnesty

The chapter “The Failed Reconciliation: The Role of the Judiciary in Post-fascist Italy and the Togliatti Amnesty” examines the 1946 Togliatti Amnesty as a pivotal moment in Italy’s post-fascist transition.

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Book Presentation: "Giustizia Universale?" by Chantal Meloni

As part of the series organized in collaboration with the Human Rights Foundation, Libreria Hoepli will host the presentation of the book Giustizia Universale? Tra gli Stati e la Corte Penale Internazionale: bilancio di una promessa by Chantal Meloni.

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Migrations and border violence. Practices of remembrance and oblivion across the Mediterranean

On March 28, the international workshop "Migrations and border violence. Practices of remembrance and oblivion across the mediterranean" will take place, organized by the Department of International, Legal, and Historical-Political Studies at the University of Milan.

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Indigenous judges at the special jurisdiction for peace: reimagining the role of transitional justice judges

Nina Bries Silva’s article, published in The International Journal of Human Rights, examines the role of Indigenous judges in facilitating the participation of Indigenous groups in the Colombian transitional justice process and strengthening epistemic dialogue.

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Memorial Justice? Lessons from Colombia on How Memorialization Can Serve Justice in Transitional Contexts

The first issue of The International Journal of Transitional Justice in 2025 features the article “Memorial Justice? Lessons from Colombia on How Memorialization Can Serve Justice in Transitional Contexts” by Carlos Gutiérrez-Rodríguez.

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