Impunity happens in the absence of the Rule of Law. As a result of impunity, those suspected of criminal acts are not prosecuted or punished and victims are left without effective remedy or compensation for their injuries or loss. At the same time, they – and society – are denied access to the truth about the violations suffered.
We support those campaigning to defend the rule of law so that victims can access the truth about historic injustices. This includes lobbying governments and international bodies on the implementation of binding treaties and conventions, raising the profiles of lawyers through speaker tours across Europe to keep them safe in their own countries, and promoting access to justice in our field projects through targeted capacity building campaigns.
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