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Rule of Law in Wartime

  • Semester: Fall 2007
  • Course ID: 379M
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Unique: 29200

Course Information

Registration Information

  • Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
MON, TUE, WED 10:30 - 11:20 am TNH 2.123

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Final exam December 10, 2007 1:30 pm A-Z in 2.140

Description

This course surveys several important legal developments in the Global War on Terror. Topics covered will include the "law of war"; the designation of persons as "enemy combatants" and the legal consequences of such designation; military tribunals; wartime detention; interrogation; and the role of the judiciary in time of war. Each issue will be analyzed by reference to a variety of legal materials including: regulations, statutes, constitutional law, and international law. Grades will be based on final examination. This course may not be repeated for credit.

Instructors

Headshot of Jinks, Derek P. Jinks, Derek P.
Headshot of Sullivan, Scott Sullivan, Scott
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