Question

What are the four reasons which lead to criticism of   Teitel’s definition of transitional justice?

Answer 1

1. The  scope of transitional justice is limited only to post-authoritarian or post-communist regimes;  it neglects war-torn, post-conflict societies.
2. Second, it is assumed that  the ultimate aim of transitional justice measures as bringing liberal democracy to illiberal regimes 
3. Third, political transitions may last many decades not only a short period of time.
4. Fourth, Teitel’s approach underestimates the role of extra-legal mechanisms, such as education and culture in dealing with the past