Evolving Military Justice

Author : Eugene R. Fidell
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
ISBN 13 : 9781557502926
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evolving Military Justice written by Eugene R. Fidell and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades, debate has raged over whether the military justice system is foremost a tool to preserve discipline within the armed forces or a means of dispensing justice on a par with civilian criminal justice systems. From the dawn of American military law in 1775 through World War II, the answer was obvious: military justice was primarily a tool commanders used to maintain discipline. In 1950, however, Congress enacted the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Through amendments over the past half century, the American military justice system has evolved into what it is today: not quite a mirror image of the civilian federal criminal justice system, but vastly more fair than in the days of drumhead courts and the lash, according to the authors, both practicing attorneys and former military officers. Their book scrutinizes the current military justice system, identifying its strengths and weaknesses and pointing the way toward further improvements. Included are essays written about the American military justice system over the past decade by such notable authorities as Sam Nunn, former Senator from Georgia; Andrew S. Effron, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; and Brig. Gen. Jerry S.T. Pitzul, Judge Advocate General of the Canadian Forces. Some defend military justice, while others are critical. The book then shifts its focus overseas to compare the U.S. system with those of several other common law countries. Designed to provoke thought about military justice among military justice practitioners and military line officers alike, the book is introduced with an essay by William K. Suter, Clerk of the U.S. Supreme court.

Author : Eugene R. Fidell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199303509
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Military Justice: A Very Short Introduction written by Eugene R. Fidell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You can't handle the truth." These iconic words, bellowed by Jack Nicholson as Colonel Jessup in the 1992 movie A Few Good Men, became an emblem of the conflict between honor and truth that the collective imagination often considers the quintessence of military justice. The military is the rare part of contemporary society that enjoys the privilege of policing its own members' behavior, with special courts and a separate body of rules. Whether one is for or against this system, military trials are fascinating and little understood. This book opens a window on the military judicial system, offering an accessible and balanced assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of military legal regimes around the world. It illuminates US military justice through a comparison with civilian and foreign models for the administration of justice, with a particular emphasis on the UK and Canadian military justice systems. Drawing on his experience as a serving officer, private practitioner, and law professor, Eugene R. Fidell presents a hard-hitting tour of the field, exploring military justice trends across different countries and compliance (or lack thereof) with contemporary human rights standards. He digs into critical issues such as the response to sexual assault in the armed forces, the challenges of protecting judicial independence, and the effect of social media and modern technology on age-old traditions of military discipline. A rich series of case studies, ranging from examples of misconduct, such as the devastating Abu Ghraib photos, to political tangles, such as the Guantánamo military commissions, throw light on the high profile and occasionally obscure circumstances that emerge from today's military operations around the world. As Fidell's account shows, by understanding the mechanism of military justice we can better comprehend the political values of a country.

Author : Walter Thompson Cox
Publisher :
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Army and the Constitution written by Walter Thompson Cox and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Brett J. Kyle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780367029944
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Military Courts, Civil-military Relations, and the Legal Battle for Democracy written by Brett J. Kyle and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-23 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The interaction between military and civilian courts, the political power that legal prerogatives can provide to the armed forces, and the difficult process civilian politicians face in reforming military courts remain glaringly under-examined. This book fills a gap in existing scholarship by providing a theoretically rich, global examination of the operation and reform of military courts in democracies. Drawing on a newly-created global dataset, it examines trends across states and over time. Combined with deeper qualitative case studies, the book presents clear and well-justified findings that will be of interest to scholars and policymakers working in a variety of fields"--

Author : International Society of Military Law and the Laws of War
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Present Evolution of Military Justice written by International Society of Military Law and the Laws of War and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Klaus Dau
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Present Evolution of Military Justice written by Klaus Dau and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jonathan Lurie
Publisher : CQ Press
ISBN 13 : 9780872899742
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Supreme Court and Military Justice written by Jonathan Lurie and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the body of statutory and case law covering both the military and military conduct. Four chapters discuss the relationship between the Supreme Court and military justice, covering the Civil War era, World War II, the post-war period from 1956 to 1987, and developments since the September 11, 2001, attacks. Each chapter also includes a set of documents that shed light on these periods of U.S. history. Excerpts from key Supreme Court briefs and rulings are complemented by articles from the Army Times, the Armed Forces Journal, and mass media including the New York Times and The Nation. Incisive introductions to these documents explain the evolution of constitutional law and the ways in which federal and state statutes have lessened the effectiveness of both civilian control over the military and civilian judicial oversight.

Author : Us Military Justice
Publisher : Stanfordpub.com
ISBN 13 : 9781998050062
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Manual for Courts-Martial United States (2024 Edition) written by Us Military Justice and published by Stanfordpub.com. This book was released on 2024-02-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Manual for Courts-Martial, United States (2024 Edition)" is a comprehensive and updated legal document used within the United States military justice system. The main chapters and sections outlined in these pages are as follows: Preface: Explains the updates and amendments made to the manual, including changes from Executive Orders and National Defense Authorization Acts from 2019 to 2023. Table of Contents: Part I: Preamble includes the sources of military jurisdiction, the exercise of military jurisdiction, the nature and purpose of military law, the evolving military justice system, and the structure and application of the Manual for Courts-Martial. Part II: Rules for Courts-Martial, Chapter I: General Provisions covers the scope, purpose, definitions, rules of construction, and other foundational aspects of military courts-martial. Chapter II: Jurisdiction outlines the general aspects of jurisdiction in military courts, including the nature, requisites, and types of jurisdiction, as well as the jurisdiction over persons and offenses. Chapter III: Initiation of Charges; Apprehension; Pretrial Restraint; Related Matters details the procedures and rules governing the initiation of charges, the apprehension of suspects, pretrial restraints, and other related processes. The document represents a vital resource for understanding the procedures, rules, and regulations governing the United States military justice system. For a complete and detailed understanding, it is recommended to review the full document.

Author : International Society of Military Law and the Laws of War
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book L'Evolution actuelle de la justice militaire. The Present evolution of military justice. Volume II. written by International Society of Military Law and the Laws of War and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : International Society of Military Law and the Laws of War
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
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Download or read book L'Evolution actuelle de la justice militaire. The Present evolution of military justice. Volume I. written by International Society of Military Law and the Laws of War and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: