"As Burma strives for democracy, the society must facilitate a process of reconciliation by resolving divisive issues that have impeded its growth for the latter half of this century. Specifically, the crimes of humanity committed since the State Law Restoration Council (SLORC) and State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) assumed power need to be addressed and accounted for. Transitional justice refers to this process, the fair and just treatment by an incoming government of crimes committed by the previous regime..."