The peace vs. justice debate became central to discussions over how to address the conflict in northern Uganda (and beyond) with the Lord's Resistance Army. Yet, Uganda illustrates the complexities of this debate and significantly calls into question this dichotomy. This paper will explore the complexities of implementing transitional justice in the context of ongoing conflict, examine the multiple local perspectives which were reified or submerged in this dichotomised debate, and investigate how international justice mechanisms (specifically the International Criminal Court) may be used and abused by parties to a conflict. It will highlight the multiple unresolved conundrums in implementing international criminal justice norms, and will critique the essentialised peace vs. justice dichotomy.
