The Issue
National Security Laws allow governments to implement acts which in normal circumstances would be illegal, and would violate the fundamental civil and political rights of citizens. The judiciary has a duty to protect these rights. How do we ensure this?
The Lessons
Lesson 1: The significance and meaning of these laws
Lesson 2: Are such otherwise illegal acts allowed under international law?
Lesson 3: Discussion and analysis of article 4 of the ICCPR
Lesson 4: Some problems for discussion