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al-Nashiri Limburg interlocutory appeal update
The prosecution has now filed its reply brief in its interlocutory appeal from the order dismissing the MV Limburg-related charges. Attorneys for al-Nashiri have filed a sur-reply…
Recap of Recent Posts at Just Security (Oct 18-24)
I. Ottawa Shootings Kent Roach, Guest Post: The Canadian Terrorist Attacks and Canadian Counter-Terrorism Law (Thursday, Oct. 23) II. Regulation of Use of Force and Combat…
Decision on Secret Evidence by the European Court of Human Rights Worth Noting
Two European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) cases decided in July 2014 bring some clarity to the utility and compatibility of secret evidence with international human rights standards.…
Join Us Tuesday, October 28th in New York City!
This upcoming Tuesday in New York City, three Just Security editors will be on a panel addressing a vital question for international human rights law. We encourage anyone interested…
Due Process and the Military Commissions
As I noted yesterday, one of the more remarkable moments in the D.C. Circuit oral argument in al Bahlul v. United States–a challenge to the constitutionality of a conspiracy…
Five Quick Reactions to the al Bahlul Oral Argument
Over the course of 71 minutes this morning (41 more than had been allotted), the D.C. Circuit heard oral argument in al Bahlul v. United States, the appeal challenging whether…
Chemical Weapons and Secrecy: a Terrible Combination
Last week’s New York Times article detailing the fact that, between 2004 and 2011, American troops in Iraq “secretly reported finding roughly 5,000 chemical warheads, shells…
Folk tales
Editors’ Note: The following post is the seventh installment of a new feature, “Monday Reflections,” in which a different Just Security editor will take an in-depth look…
Recap of Recent Posts at Just Security (Oct 11-17)
I. ISIL Abby Zeith, The Arming of Syrian Rebels – Does it Breach the Arms Trade Treaty? (Monday, Oct. 13) Megan Graham, CIA Report: Giving Rebels Weapons Without Direct Support…
Reflections on Hassan v UK: A Mixed Bag on the Right to Liberty (Part 2)
Today’s post is the second in a two-part series examining the recent ruling by Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (GC), Hassan v UK, and the relationship…
The Arming of Syrian Rebels – Does it Breach the Arms Trade Treaty?
The United Nations’ landmark Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) recently received its fiftieth ratification — the number required to trigger its entry into force on Dec. 24, 2014.…
A Reflection on Scotland: Sovereignty, Federalism and Self-Determination
Readers will be aware that the recent Scottish referendum vote for independence resulted in a decision to remain in the UK by a margin of 55% to 45%. Despite the result, the conversation…