Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

One of the Justice of Supreme Court recommended setting up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to look into alleged violations of human rights in J&K and to recommend measures for reconciliation.

It is also known as a ‘truth and justice commission’ or simply, a ‘truth commission’.
It is an official mechanism to acknowledge and reveal the wrongdoings by both state and non-state.
Aim – To address and resolve the conflicts of the past.
Definition – According to the Priscilla B. Hayner, a TRC
- Focusses on the past, rather than ongoing events
- Investigates a pattern of events over a period of time
- Engages directly and broadly with the affected population, gathering information on their experiences
- Acts as a temporary body, with the aim of concluding with a final report.
- Is officially authorized or empowered by the state under review

Priscilla B. Hayner authored the book ‘Unspeakable Truths: Transitional Justice and the Challenge of Truth Commissions’ that have the reviews of 40 truth commissions.

Countries with TRC – Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka and Nepal
- South Africa and Australia are best known and Canada is the most consequential

Truth and Reconciliation Commission focusses on putting together information and evidence from both the victims and the perpetrators of violence, rather than on prosecution and punishment for crimes.

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