TRC

British  

abbreviation

1. Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a body established in 1996 to investigate political crimes committed under the apartheid system

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Example Sentences

Biko's case was heard at the TRC, which is where the policemen involved admitted to having made false statements 20 years earlier, but they were not prosecuted.

From BBC

He said families who felt let down by the lack of prosecutions that had been recommended by the TRC had continued to pressure the government for justice.

From BBC

Explaining the reopening of the inquest into Mxenge's death last year, the justice ministry said this was because new evidence had emerged, suggesting that "certain critical information" had not been presented to the TRC.

From BBC

He is currently representing a group of victims' families and survivors who are suing the South African government for $1.9m over what they say is its failure to adequately handle cases of political crimes that were highlighted by the now-disbanded TRC for further investigations and prosecutions.

From BBC

Given the uncertainty, many businesses have been left in limbo, according to Erik Neandross, president of clean transportation solutions for TRC Companies, which provides environmental consulting for trucking fleets.

From Los Angeles Times