Judicial Independence and Human Rights in Latin America: Violations, Politics and Prosecution

Team: Elin Skaar (project leader)
Timeframe: Sep 2009 - Dec 2010
Funder: Norwegian Research Council, Norwegian Non-fiction Writers and Translators Association (NFF), CMI
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    • Elin Skaar

    Research Professor

    In many Latin American countries, former military officers are now facing charges of torture, murder, forced disappearance, and genocide committed under the dictatorships of the 1970s and 1980s. Why is this happening now, years after the transition to democracy? And why are courts in some countries leading the way? This comparative analysis, focusing on the key countries of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, explores the complex relationship between executive politics and judicial action, showing that judicial independence is a crucial factor in prosecution. It will engage Latin Americanists as well as all who are concerned with justice and human rights around the world.

    Programme

    Human Rights Programme

    Jan 1983 - Dec 2010

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