VICTIMS OF ARMED CONFLICT IN THE FOCUS OF TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE: CRIMINOLOGICAL ASPECT

Abstract

The article deals with multidimensional issues related to the determination
of the status of victims of armed conflict. Attention is focused on the lack of a
unified definition of a victim in international law, as well as international
instruments and mechanisms for responding to reparation issues. Such branches
of international law, such as international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and international criminal law, differ in their approaches and
categories of victims. The author proposes several criteria by which victims of
armed conflict can be identified, as well as a list of authorities and organisations
that can grant victim status and assist in obtaining it. In developing a national
concept of transitional justice, the issue of recognising armed conflict victims
should consider various legal, social and humanitarian aspects. The use of
international experience and principles of transitional justice will contribute to
the effective protection of victims of armed conflict, including legal recognition,
socio-economic assistance, psychological rehabilitation and access to justice.