IRRC No. 862

The right to the truth in international law: fact or fiction?

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This article unpacks the notion of the right to the truth and tests the normative strength of the concept against the practice of states and international bodies. It also considers some of the practical implications of turning "truth" into a legal right, particularly from the criminal law perspective.

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