Military Commissions
Military commissions are special courts established by the U.S. military to try individuals, typically non-military personnel, for violations of the law of war and certain national security offenses. They operate outside the traditional military justice system, designed to handle cases that involve terrorism and warfare. Commission procedures differ from civilian and regular military courts, often allowing for greater flexibility in evidence and trial processes. While they aim to ensure justice and accountability, their use has raised debates regarding fairness, due process, and the rights of the accused, especially in the context of detentions related to terrorism.
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Military commissions are special courts established by the military to try individuals, often combatants or terrorists, for violations of laws during armed conflict. Unlike regular civilian courts, they operate under military law and can assess cases that involve national security issues. These commissions are used for cases that typically don't fit traditional legal systems, such as enemy combatants detained during war. They aim to balance the need for justice and security while being subject to oversight and established protocols to ensure fairness and due process, although their legitimacy and procedures have sometimes been controversial.