Recommendation Justice and Reconciliation, paragraph 2 (Measures to sustain Emerging Democracy/Human Rights) Liberia 2005 —
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Recommendation Justice and Reconciliation, paragraph 2 (Measures to sustain Emerging Democracy/Human Rights) Liberia 2005

http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-final-report-presidential-and-legislative/at_download/file

Reconciliation will only work in Liberia if those that stand accused of committing crimes against humanity face justice through the courts. There can be no
meaningful reconciliation without individuals accepting responsibility for their past crimes and wrong-doings. If being elected to the new Senate or House of Representatives is misused as an excuse for avoiding justice through the courts this will create a climate of impunity that will prevent Liberia from entering a new and more peaceful future. Such a misuse of immunity goes against universally recognised principles of international law. At the same time, the government and newly elected Legislature must make sure that procedures are put in place for citizens who wish to take persons to court for crimes committed against them in the past can do so.

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