Abstract
As transitional justice (TJ) has gained prominence as a global informal standard, it continues to receive critique for its limitations. This article examines the negotiation of the boundaries of TJ prompted by calls for inclusion, specifically for environmental justice and corporate accountability. Through a novel conceptualization of TJs possible ‘substantive expansion’, and by building on theory on boundary work and standardization, the study contributes to TJ scholarship by highlighting paradoxes of TJ's standardization: firstly, it both restricts and encourages substantive expansion. Secondly, the adoption of new issues into the script does not guarantee enforcement, leading to a norms-enforcement paradox.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Human Rights Quarterly |
Publication status | Accepted/In press - 2 Jan 2025 |
Keywords
- Transitional Justice
- Boundary Work
- Environmental Justice
- Corporate Accountability,
- Substantive Expansion