6 Commissioning justice Truth commissions and criminal justice promotion of the right of victims to justice, truth and full reparations. Amnesty International’s research shows that “retributive” justice and “restorative” justice (i.e. criminal justice and truth-seeking mechanisms) do not exclude, but supplement each other. Although an effective truth commission can go a long way to satisfying a state’s obligation to respect, protect and promote the victims’ right to truth, there is no alternative to investigation and prosecution of crimes under international law. Amnesty International April 2010 Index: POL 30/004/2010