Բայանդուրյան Արարատ 021
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NECESSITY AND JUSTIFICATION OF TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE IMPLEMENTATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
BAYANDURYAN ARARAT
PhD Student at the Institute of Philosophy, Sociology and Law,
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia,
Member of the Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia
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Abstract. The article analyzes the essence of the idea of “transitional justice”, its purpose and the necessity of its application in the Republic of Armenia. The author emphasizes that transitional justice is not a specific form, but a means of restoring legality and justice in society. It is based on the principles of rule of law, protection of human rights and fair trial.
The article examines in detail the necessity of introducing transitional justice into the national justice system and its rationale.
The purpose of transitional justice is not only to give a legal assessment to mass offenses committed in the past, but also to create reliable guarantees of their elimination in the future.
The author notes that the tools of transitional justice must comply with the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, the national legislation and the international obligations, meanwhile ensuring the independence of the judicial system.
Key words: transitional justice, court, violations of law, human rights, legal assessment, restoration of justice, RA Constitution, national legislation.