Lawless World: America and the Making and Breaking of Global Rules

Philippe Sands talked about his book Lawless World: America and the Making and Breaking of Global Rules from FDR’s Atlantic Charter to Georg… read more

Philippe Sands talked about his book Lawless World: America and the Making and Breaking of Global Rules from FDR’s Atlantic Charter to George W. Bush’s Illegal War, published by Viking. In his book he argued that the current Bush administration, in coalition with Britain, has overturned a world order that was created in order to safeguard international law. The author cited the War on Terror and tortures in Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo as examples of unlawful behavior. Following his presentation, Professor Sands responded to questions and comments from members of the audience.. close

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  • Andy Green Editor Hastings International and Comparative Law Review->Scholarly Programs
  • Shauna Marshall Dean University of California, Hastings College of the Law
  • Joel R. Paul Professor University of California, Hastings College of the Law
  • Philippe Sands Professor University College, London->Law
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Lawless World: America and the Making and Breaking of Global Rules

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Program ID:
190069-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
San Francisco, California, United States
First Aired:
Nov 27, 2005 | 6:29am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Feb 13, 2006 | 2:01am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Nov 27, 2005 | 6:29am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 13, 2006 | 2:01am EST | C-SPAN 2
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