Robyn Leslie

Robyn Gill-Leslie is a researcher and academic specializing in truth-finding mechanisms and transitional justice, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa.12 She has worked as a Researcher at the Right to Truth project at the South African History Archive (SAHA), focusing on documentation from South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.24

Currently, Robyn Gill-Leslie holds the position of Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oslo (UiO) in the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law.12 Her research interests include:

Areas of Expertise

• Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on South Africa
• Truth-finding mechanisms, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
• Transitional justice
• Corporeal and creative approaches to truth-telling in Africa3

Academic Background

Gill-Leslie completed her doctoral studies, with her thesis titled "Bodies, law and art: challenging conceptions of interdisciplinary transitional justice through the Marikana Commission of Inquiry".5 This research reflects her interest in interdisciplinary approaches to transitional justice and truth-finding processes.

Current Research

As part of her postdoctoral work, Robyn Gill-Leslie is involved with the "Bodies of Evidence" project at the University of Oslo.3 This research likely builds on her previous work, exploring innovative approaches to truth-telling and transitional justice in African contexts.

Robyn Gill-Leslie's work contributes to the understanding of truth-finding mechanisms and their impact on societies dealing with past conflicts and human rights violations. Her research combines legal, sociological, and creative approaches to address complex issues in transitional justice.