Closing the Guantanamo Detention Center Legal Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Constitutional law.

Courts.

Courts-martial and courts of inquiry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Reviews major legal issues associated with executive and/or legislative action to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. Discusses legal issues related to transfer or release of Guantanamo detainees, continued detention of such persons in the U.S., and possible removal of persons brought to U.S. Considers selected constitutional issues tied to criminal prosecution of detainees, emphasizing procedural and substantive protections that are utilized in different adjudicatory forums, including Federal civilian courts, court-martial proceedings, and military commissions. Examines detainees right to speedy trial, prohibition against prosecution under >ex post facto</EMPHASIS> laws, and limitations upon admissibility of hearsay and secret evidence in criminal cases

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division. Closing the Guantanamo Detention Center

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-AML-0087

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