Liberia
Practice Relating to Rule 159. Amnesty
Section B. Prohibition on amnesty for war crimes
Liberia’s Act to Establish the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2005) states:
Preamble
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Considering that the civil conflict was generally characterized by … violation of international humanitarian laws and standards.
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Article VII. Functions and Powers.
Section 26. The TRC [Truth and Reconciliation Commission] shall enjoy and exercise such functions and powers as are relevant for the realization of its mandates. Its functions and powers shall include, but not be limited to:
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(g) Recommending amnesty under terms and conditions established by the TRC upon application of individual persons making full disclosures of their wrongs and thereby expressing remorse for their acts and/or omissions, whether as an accomplice or a perpetrator, provided that amnesty or exoneration shall not apply to violations of international humanitarian law and crimes against humanity in conformity with international laws and standards.