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DOS Cable re: Talking Points on DOD Release of Draft Military Commission Instruction

Oct. 9, 2004 | DOS | ACLU-RDI 3984
Partially redacted press guidance for DOD release of draft military instruction, which lists/defines certain violations of laws of war and other offenses triable by military commission. The talking points instruct that if inquired about the proceedings to say "DoD will be prepared to conduct full and fair legal proceedings should a military commission be convened. Although no charges have been referred against any individual potentially subject to the jurisdiction of a military commission, this instruction will help to ensure that DoD will be ready to fulfill its responsibilities if called upon." And "The General Counsel of the Department of Defense intends to finalize and publish the final instruction early in March."
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