Undisclosed U.S. Detention Sites Overseas Background and Legal Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminal procedure.

Human rights.

Justice, Administration of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2007

Summary:

Provides background information on the controversy surrounding the arrest, transfer, detention, and treatment of persons in undisclosed U.S. detention sites overseas. Examines issues regarding which legal regimes should govern the arrest and detention of suspected terrorists, and discusses possible legal frameworks that may apply, including human rights treaties and laws on armed conflict

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Undisclosed US Detention Sites Overseas

Publisher Number:

CRS-2007-AML-0067

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