The right to the truth is often invoked in the context of gross violations of human rights and grave breaches of humanitarian law. In these situations, the relatives of victims of summary execution, enforced disappearance and torture deserve to know the truth of what happened to their loved ones.
The right to the truth implies knowing the full and complete truth as to the events that transpired, their specific circumstances, and who participated in them, the circumstances in which the violations took place, as well as the reasons for them.
This topic will explore the significance of the right to truth as a foundation for transitional justice. It will highlight why truth matters and how the concept has developed.
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