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Defense Bar Wary of Participating in Tribunals

Here's more on the controversial issue of whether civilian criminal defense lawyers should refuse to participate in the Administration's planned military tribunals because the rules hamstring the defense, preventing lawyers from zealously and effectively representing those on trial. Both sides of the debate are presented. For background on the rules, go here. Our prior post on the hesitancy of defense lawyers to get involved is here.

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