The term ‘atrocity crime’, as used here, refers to the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes – and could reasonably be extended to include gross human rights violations. Such crimes destroy human dignity, life, or both, and on levels that are usually irreparable. That is because no amount of justice against the perpetrator of such crimes, and no amount of reparation in favour of the victim, can be adequate to redress the harm caused. Morally speaking, every remedy is second best. Restoring the status quo ante is not an option.