New Books In Law

People’s Tribunals, Human Rights and the Law (Routledge, 2020) gives a vital introduction to an essential but overlooked topic; the rise of People’s Tribunals, their role in truth and justice, and the contribution they make to redress the rights of survivors and victims. People’s Tribunals are independent, grassroots movements, growing from civil society which address past atrocities in spaces where governments or political agendas can’t or won’t. They provide a voice and recognition for survivors, and have the potential to spark dialogue and action beyond the scope provided by the normative domestic or international legal framework. Regina Menachery Paulose’s edited collection gives a thorough account of various People’s Tribunals, which address many situations – from genocide to environmental degradation. The work explores the limits and challenges of People’s Tribunals, while leaving the reader hopeful that the work of People’s Tribunals can fill gaps of injustice left by the conventional legal framework.