Military Commissions Act Of 2009
Author | : Jennifer K. Elsea |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 56 |
Release | : 2010-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437934168 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437934161 |
Rating | : 4/5 (161 Downloads) |
Download or read book Military Commissions Act Of 2009 written by Jennifer K. Elsea and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of military commissions (MC) to try suspected terrorists has been the focus of intense debate and litigation since Pres. Bush in Nov. 2001 issued his original Order authorizing such trials. In May 2009, the Obama Admin. announced that it was considering restarting the MC system with some changes. Contents of this report: MC: Jurisdiction: Personal Jurisdiction; Subject Matter Jurisdiction; Temporal and Spatial Jurisdiction; Composition and Powers; Procedures Accorded the Accused: Open Hearing; Right to be Present; Right to Counsel; Evidentiary Matters: Discovery; Admissibility of Evidence; Coerced Statements; Hearsay; Sentencing; Post-Trial Procedure; Review and Appeal: Protection Against Double Jeopardy.