In light of the fundamental political change that Syria witnessed after the fall of the ousted President Bashar al -Assad on December 8, 2024, and after the government of President Ahmed al -Sharaa has taken several steps in the framework of the new stage arrangements, the transitional justice file is highlighted as one of the most vital files, which the government should deal with, with the aim of addressing heavy legacy from grave violations, and consolidating justice and civil peace, according to what the Syrian Network for Human Rights called for.
The network said in a report in which it reviewed in detail its vision to achieve transitional justice in Syria that transitional justice is the best approach to achieving a comprehensive recovery of the effects of the conflict, building firm foundations for a country based on the rule of law, respecting human rights, and promoting national reconciliation, which ensures a permanent stability.
The vision of the Syrian Network for Human Rights included a presentation of the legal framework for the establishment and management of a specialized national body to assume the task of achieving transitional justice, noting the need to take into account the pillars of transitional justice, which guarantees the establishment of specialized courts, reparation and repair of institutions, and the following is a review of the most prominent of what was in the vision.
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According to the vision of the Syrian Network for Human Rights, the Legislative Council - which will be formed after the constitutional declaration - prepares a founding law to form the competent body that defines the course of its work and the path of transitional justice in general.
Constitating law is based on relevant national legislation and is compatible with international human rights standards, which enhances the authority's credibility and gains national and international legitimacy.
The report emphasized the importance of the independence of the National Trans...
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