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Law of War

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Ex parte Kieran and Military Tribunals

The chapter explores the legal case of ex parte Kieran, where eight Nazi saboteurs during WWII wanted to be treated as prisoners of war. It delves into the debate over whether they should be tried in civilian court or as military tribunals, drawing parallels to the issue of military tribunals in Guantanamo Bay. The chapter also discusses the challenges of gathering evidence in war zones and the difficulties in defining the end of hostilities.

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