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THE RULE OF LAW
ANDTHE MILITARY
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Wherever Law Ends --Tyranny Begins
John Locke
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TYPES OF LAW
• Moral
• Divine
• Natural
• Positive
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What is the Rule of Law ?
Government decisions rooted in the consent of the governed
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What is the Rule of Law ?
Taken through authoritative institutions or structures designed to
prevent tyranny
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What is the Rule of Law ?
Which protect fundamental human Which protect fundamental human rightsrights
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What is the Rule of Law ?
Subject to the appraisal of an independent judiciary
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EVOLUTION OF THE RULE OF LAW
• Universalist Empires
• Nation States
• International Law
• International Organizations
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MILESTONES
• United Nations• War Crimes Tribunals
– Nuremberg– Tokyo
• Universal Declarationof Human Rights
• War Crimes Tribunals– Yugoslavia– Rwanda
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GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS
• Legislative
• Executive
• Courts
• Criminal Justice
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WHY RESISTANCE???
• Legal Traditions
• Customs
• Development
• Nationalism
• Leaders
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MILITARY COMMANDER'S DILEMMA
Autonomy
Efficiency
Expediency
Mission Goals
Accountability
Standard Procedure
Legitimacy
National Goals
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The Rule of Law in a Democracy
• Constitution• Statutes• Judicial System• Citizens Are Aware of Their Rights• Police Who Respect the Rights of Citizens• Lawyers Who Can Assist Citizens in the Defense
of Their Rights in Court.• Impartial Judges
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The Rule of Law in Post-Conflict Societies• Unique Challenges caused by
- Social, economic, political turmoil- Non-democratic rule- Destructive conflicts
• International community impact on:- Unique populations- Resources- Locations
- Traditions
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• Civilian Control of the Military
• Liberty Based in Law • Military Decisions Founded in Law -
Not Personal Interest
BENEFITS FOR A DEMOCRACY
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• Uniformity in Treatment of the Citizen Soldiers
• Clear Guidance
• Confidence of Civilian
Government
• Enhanced Military Morale
BENEFITS FOR THE MILITARY
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