Problem 1: How would you describe the difference between something being "legal" and something being "ethical"?
Problem 2: What is the specific definition of "torture" as established by the 1987 United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment? In your opinion, has the United States. engaged in actions that could be considered torture under that rule? Explain your response with specific examples.
Problem 3: Choose three aspects of "due process of law" that you feel are most important. Provide a reason as to why each aspect you chose is important.
Problem 4: Under the Geneva Convention, prisoners of war must be released and sent home when the war ends. In what ways do you think the War on Terror complicates this particular rule?
Problem 5: In light of the "last-in-time" rule, what was the significance of the U.S. Congress passing the Detainee Treatment Act and the Military Commissions Act in relation to the Geneva Convention?