The Right to a Fair Trial in Criminal Cases Involving the Introduction of Classified Information

Abstract

This thesis examines Military Rule of Evidence 505 and the procedures unique to the prosecution of criminal cases involving classified information. The procedures by which the government can claim privilege and close proceedings to the public raise due process and fairness questions. Also, case law requiring the granting of clearances to any counsel is unfair to the government. Absent modification, these procedures guarantee neither the government nor the accused a fair trial.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA451221

Entities

People

  • Christoper M. Maher

Organizations

  • The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Case Law
  • Classified Materials
  • Congress
  • Court Martial
  • Criminals
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Law
  • National Security
  • Public Policy
  • Security
  • Security Personnel
  • Surveillance
  • Unauthorized Disclosure
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Law

Readers

  • Criminal Law
  • Government and Public Administration Law.