Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995
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The Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995 is the South African law that established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address apartheid-era human rights abuses and promote national healing.
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Target entity: Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995 Context triple: [Truth and Reconciliation Commission reports, legalBasis, Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995]
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Interim Constitution of South Africa, 1993
The Interim Constitution of South Africa, 1993 was the transitional supreme law that guided South Africa’s shift from apartheid to democracy and laid the groundwork for the country’s 1996 final Constitution.
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South African Constitution of 1983
The South African Constitution of 1983 was an apartheid-era charter that created a tricameral parliament excluding the Black majority and entrenched white minority rule until the early 1990s.
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Defence Act of South Africa
The Defence Act of South Africa is the primary legislation that governs the structure, roles, powers, and regulation of the South African National Defence Force and the country’s broader defence policy framework.
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National Peace and Reconciliation Commission
The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission is an independent Zimbabwean body mandated to promote post-conflict justice, national healing, and reconciliation by addressing past human rights violations and fostering peaceful coexistence.
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Umongameli weRiphabliki yaseNingizimu Afrika
Umongameli weRiphabliki yaseNingizimu Afrika is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of South Africa, responsible for leading the executive branch and representing the nation domestically and internationally.
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Target entity: Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995 Target entity description: The Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995 is the South African law that established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address apartheid-era human rights abuses and promote national healing.
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A.
Interim Constitution of South Africa, 1993
The Interim Constitution of South Africa, 1993 was the transitional supreme law that guided South Africa’s shift from apartheid to democracy and laid the groundwork for the country’s 1996 final Constitution.
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B.
South African Constitution of 1983
The South African Constitution of 1983 was an apartheid-era charter that created a tricameral parliament excluding the Black majority and entrenched white minority rule until the early 1990s.
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C.
Defence Act of South Africa
The Defence Act of South Africa is the primary legislation that governs the structure, roles, powers, and regulation of the South African National Defence Force and the country’s broader defence policy framework.
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D.
National Peace and Reconciliation Commission
The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission is an independent Zimbabwean body mandated to promote post-conflict justice, national healing, and reconciliation by addressing past human rights violations and fostering peaceful coexistence.
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E.
Umongameli weRiphabliki yaseNingizimu Afrika
Umongameli weRiphabliki yaseNingizimu Afrika is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of South Africa, responsible for leading the executive branch and representing the nation domestically and internationally.
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Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament
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South African statute ⓘ |
| actNumber | 34 of 1995 ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
facilitate the granting of amnesty in exchange for full disclosure of politically motivated crimes
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prevent future human rights abuses by uncovering the truth about the past ⓘ promote reconciliation between victims and perpetrators ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Truth and Reconciliation Commission reports
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surface form:
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report
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| context | post-apartheid democratic transition in South Africa ⓘ |
| country | South Africa ⓘ |
| defines |
criteria for amnesty applications
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gross violations of human rights ⓘ mandate and powers of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission ⓘ |
| enactedBy | Parliament of South Africa ⓘ |
| establishes |
Amnesty Committee
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surface form:
Committee on Amnesty
Human Rights Violations Committee ⓘ
surface form:
Committee on Human Rights Violations
Reparation and Rehabilitation Committee ⓘ
surface form:
Committee on Reparation and Rehabilitation
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (South Africa) ⓘ
surface form:
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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| grantsPowerTo |
Truth and Reconciliation Commission to gather evidence and documentation
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission to hold public hearings ⓘ Truth and Reconciliation Commission to subpoena witnesses ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
cornerstone of South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy
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model for truth commission legislation in other countries ⓘ |
| involves |
perpetrators of politically motivated offences
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public disclosure of past abuses ⓘ victims of gross human rights violations ⓘ |
| jurisdictionPeriod | conflicts and abuses associated with the apartheid era ⓘ |
| language |
Afrikaans
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English ⓘ |
| legalBasisFor |
amnesty decisions of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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recommendations on reparations for victims ⓘ |
| legalFrameworkFor |
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (South Africa)
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surface form:
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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| policyArea |
human rights
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post-conflict reconciliation ⓘ transitional justice ⓘ |
| providesFor |
amnesty for politically motivated offences under specified conditions
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creation of a comprehensive record of human rights violations during the apartheid period ⓘ reparation and rehabilitation measures for victims of gross human rights violations ⓘ |
| purpose |
to promote national unity and reconciliation in South Africa
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to provide for the investigation and disclosure of gross violations of human rights committed during the apartheid era ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Constitution of South Africa
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surface form:
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
Interim Constitution of South Africa, 1993 ⓘ
surface form:
Interim Constitution of South Africa
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| shortName |
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act
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| subject | apartheid-era human rights abuses ⓘ |
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Subject: Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995 Description of subject: The Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995 is the South African law that established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address apartheid-era human rights abuses and promote national healing.
Referenced by (9)
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission reports
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legalBasis
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Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995
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Truth and Reconciliation Commission (South Africa)
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legalBasis
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Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995
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Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995
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shortName
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Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995
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this entity surface form:
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act
subject surface form:
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Human Rights Violations Committee
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legalBasis
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Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995
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this entity surface form:
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 34 of 1995
Human Rights Violations Committee
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establishedBy
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Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995
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this entity surface form:
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 34 of 1995
Amnesty Committee
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establishedBy
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Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995
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this entity surface form:
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995
Amnesty Committee
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legalBasis
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Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995
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this entity surface form:
Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act No. 34 of 1995
Reparation and Rehabilitation Committee
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legalBasis
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Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, No. 34 of 1995
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