Position of Resolving Human Rights Violations through The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Mechanism in Indonesia

Authors

  • Nora Liana Master of Law Student, Faculty of Law, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Ricky Rosiwa Master of Law Student, Faculty of Law, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Ahmad Mulia Sembiring Master of Law Student, Faculty of Law, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Dona Popou Saragih Master of Law Student, Faculty of Law, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Ade Ira Octa Femi Master of Law Student, Faculty of Law, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh, Indonesia
  • Malahayati Lecturer of Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70193/ijlsh.v2i2.193

Keywords:

Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), Resolving Human Rights Violations, Restorative Justice

Abstract

Resolving human rights violations in Indonesia is a complex issue, considering the many cases of violations that occurred during the conflict, especially during the New Order period. One of the mechanisms proposed to resolve the issue of human rights violations is through the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The TRC functions to reveal the truth about past human rights violations, provide opportunities for victims to obtain justice, and encourage the process of social reconciliation. This abstract aims to examine the position of the TRC in the context of resolving human rights violations in Indonesia, both from a legal perspective, its role in recovering victims, and the challenges faced in its implementation. This research also highlights the difference between settlement through the judiciary and settlement through th , as well as the extent to which the TRC can create restorative justice without ignoring applicable legal principles. Through this analysis, it is hoped that a deeper understanding can be obtained regarding the potential and limitations of the TRC mechanism in realizing resolution of human rights violations in Indonesia.

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Published

2025-07-07

How to Cite

Nora Liana, Ricky Rosiwa, Ahmad Mulia Sembiring, Dona Popou Saragih, Ade Ira Octa Femi, & Malahayati. (2025). Position of Resolving Human Rights Violations through The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Mechanism in Indonesia. International Journal of Law, Social Science, and Humanities , 2(2), 222–231. https://doi.org/10.70193/ijlsh.v2i2.193