Policy Forum -Our War on Terrorism and The Rule of Law
October 5, 2001
As the country begins its war on terrorism, it is useful to recall the fundamental principles upon which our nation has been built and for which we are now fighting. One of the most fundamental principles is respect for the "Rule of Law." Respect for the Rule of Law means that we respect the limitations imposed upon ourselves and our government by the law, including constitutional provisions, statutes, judicial decisions, and international obligations. Respect for the Rule of Law means that we are a government of laws, and not merely of persons. This half-day conference will explore the rules of law that govern the declaration and conduct of war. The law of war is reflected in customary international law and practices, in international treaties and conventions, and in domestic law, including the United States Constitution and the war powers act. We have assembled for this conference internationally and nationally recognized scholars who will clearly present the settled law, identify unsettled issues that now must be considered, and respond to questions and comments from the audience.
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Speakers
1:00 - 1:10 p.m. -Welcome
Associate Dean Brian Landsberg, University of the Pacific
McGeorge School of Law
1:10 - 1:30 p.m. - The United Nations and International
Terrorism
Larry Johnson, Homer G. and Ann Berryhill Angelo Visiting
Professor of International Law 2001-2002 University of California
at Davis School of Law
1:30 - 1:50 p.m. - Terrorism and International Criminal
Law
Stephen McCaffrey, Distinguished Professor and Scholar
of Law, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
1:50 - 2:10 p.m. - The International Political Context
of American Response to September 11
Susan Sample, Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor
of International Politics, University of the Pacific
2:10 - 2:30 p.m. - Questions & Answers
2:30 - 2:40 p.m. - Break
2:40 - 3:00 p.m. - The Constitutional, Statutory, and
Political Elements of U.S. Policymaking in Response to Terrorism
John Cary Sims, Professor of Law, University of the Pacific
McGeorge School of Law
3:00 - 3:20 - Freezing the Banking Assets of Terrorists
Fred Galves, Professor of Law, University of the Pacific
McGeorge School of Law
3:20 - 3:45 p.m. - Questions & Answers
Closing Remarks