Is the special jurisdiction for peace (JEP) as a transitional justice enough to prosecute 53 years of internal armed conflict in colombia?

Abstract

Applying a justice system to an internal armed conflict negotiated between the parties involved, the State and the Insurgent group (FARC-EP), is a political decision to seek a balance between justice and truth, including reparation to the victims and a guarantee of non-repetition  an integral transformation in an ideological, institutional and social way.

 Evaluating the transition of the operation of the JEP, is the reason for this presentation in light of the agreement and how it has affected the perception of the administration of justice that we Colombians have regarding the actors of the internal armed conflict: guerrillas , State agents and third parties involved.  The JEP has jurisdictional functions: to investigate, clarify, prosecute, judge and punish crimes against humanity within the framework of the armed conflict.  The JEP seeks to satisfy the victim's need for truth, and with this also broadly satisfy the lack of justice and impunity, thus achieving legal security and truth in Colombian society.

 The JEP magistrates were chosen by a special committee and will function for a minimum of 15 years.  This jurisdiction applies to guerrillas and military forces, who may not be extradited for their crimes.