In this research he focused on the political transition sparked by the South-African Truth and Reconciliation Commission; questions pertaining to both international criminal law and legal philosophy. Central in his research stood the question: “why did the South Africans opt for a tribunal and the possibility of amnesty instead of a criminal tribunal that could try and punish the crimes of the past?”.
This research focused on the political transition sparked by the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission, exploring questions related to both international criminal law and legal philosophy. A key question addressed was: "Why did the South Africans opt for a tribunal and amnesty instead of a traditional criminal court that would punish past crimes?".