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Has the failure to conduct post-Truth and Reconciliation Commission prosecutions in South Africa contributed to a culture of impunity for economic crimes?

Sagwadi Mabunda

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Introduction 1 1.1.Theoretical assumptions and research question 4 1.2.Research Methodology 4 1.3.The South African Truth Commission 5 1.4.The Argentinian Truth Commission 8 1.5.The Chilean Truth Commission 11 1.6.The amnesty clause in the TRC Act 12 1.6.1.The conditions for granting amnesty 12 1.6.2.The public attitude to the amnesty clause 15 1.6.3.The significance of the amnesty question in present day South Africa 15 1.7.Overview of Chapters and countless words of wisdom in writing this paper.Professor Werle, Dr Vormbaum, and Professor Koen, too, you have imparted knowledge and academic excellence in me which is unmatched.May you continue to inspire.Chiuta Dube, I am eternally grateful for your friendship and relentless support, so too, the people who have played a pivotal role in my growth and development.May God bless you continuously.Last but not the least, I extend

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Introduction 1 1.1.Theoretical assumptions and research question 4 1.2.Research Methodology 4 1.3.The South African Truth Commission 5 1.4.The Argentinian Truth Commission 8 1.5.The Chilean Truth Commission 11 1.6.The amnesty clause in the TRC Act 12 1.6.1.The conditions for granting amnesty 12 1.6.2.The public attitude to the amnesty clause 15 1.6.3.The significance of the amnesty question in present day South Africa 15 1.7.Overview of Chapters and countless words of wisdom in writing this paper.Professor Werle, Dr Vormbaum, and Professor Koen, too, you have imparted knowledge and academic excellence in me which is unmatched.May you continue to inspire.Chiuta Dube, I am eternally grateful for your friendship and relentless support, so too, the people who have played a pivotal role in my growth and development.May God bless you continuously.Last but not the least, I extend

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Introduction 1 1.1.Theoretical assumptions and research question 4 1.2.Research Methodology 4 1.3.The South African Truth Commission 5 1.4.The Argentinian Truth Commission 8 1.5.The Chilean Truth Commission 11 1.6.The amnesty clause in the TRC Act 12 1.6.1.The conditions for granting amnesty 12 1.6.2.The public attitude to the amnesty clause 15 1.6.3.The significance of the amnesty question in present day South Africa 15 1.7.Overview of Chapters and countless words of wisdom in writing this paper.Professor Werle, Dr Vormbaum, and Professor Koen, too, you have imparted knowledge and academic excellence in me which is unmatched.May you continue to inspire.Chiuta Dube, I am eternally grateful for your friendship and relentless support, so too, the people who have played a pivotal role in my growth and development.May God bless you continuously.Last but not the least, I extend

Key concepts: Impunity, Commission, Political science, Law, Criminology, Human rights, Sociology

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