how does teh terrorism detainee bill conflict with the geneva convention?

Answer 1

The terrorists can still be-head Americans.
Don't worry about the terrorists. They will come out of it okay.

Answer 2

somewhat, NO. because the call obviously says, "Geneva convention". The so said as conflict on Terror changed into no longer a ordinary conflict in any respect. it somewhat is why they said as it conflict on Terror, so as that convention does no longer note to it. in reality, Geneva convention applies to captured warring parties held through the different area of their territories. In Guantanamo, it really is basically no longer contained in the U. S. continental and that still skill the the Geneva convention does no longer note for them. an identical way torturing is okay at the same time as it really is outdoors the U. S., the reason they are saved in Guantanamo first of all. in the experience that they were held contained in the U. S. soil they would not be subjected to torture.

Answer 3

The Geneva convention does not address terrorists in such language. The closest applicable term would be Guerrillas:
Here is what it says about Guerrillas:
Guerrillas who follow the rules spelled out in the Geneva Conventions are considered to have combatant status and have some of the same rights as regular members of the armed forces.

Guerrillas are considered to have combatant status and have some of the same rights as regular members of the armed forces.

http://www.genevaconventions.org/
In international conflicts, guerrillas must distinguish themselves from the civilian population if they are preparing or engaged in an attack. At a minimum, guerrillas must carry their arms openly. (Protocol I, Art. 44, Sec. 3)

Under the earlier Geneva Conventions, which are more widely recognized, a guerrilla army must have a well-defined chain of command, be clearly distinguishable from the civilian population, carry arms openly and observe the laws of war. (Convention III, Art. 4, Sec. 2)

In the case of an internal conflict, combatants must show humane treatment to civilians and enemies who have been wounded or who have surrendered. Murder, hostage-taking and extrajudicial executions are all forbidden. (Convention I, Art. 3)

Note:
Guerrillas who follow the rules spelled out in the Geneva Conventions ....... I believe this would exclude those who indulge in video taped beheadings!!!!

Answer 4

I dunno if someone already said this, but as I've come to understand, it's that the terrorism detainee bill is allowing on country to make up their own rules instead of following the one that everybody is supposed to. *still with me?* So what's to say that terroristic countries can't do the same and in a much worse fashion. No one should go against the geoneva convention because it is for everyone to abide by. There would be no world order without a worldly rule book. We'll end up back in the dark ages.

Answer 5

Because U.S. interpretation would most likely stray from the simple language described in the Geneva Convention.

Answer 6

It doesn't, it more narrowly defines it, because the Geneva convention was too vague and left to much room for interpretation as to what in-human treatment or torture was. The new bill outline what an interogationist can and can not do.

adphllps- you mean kinda how the terrorist follow the Geneva convention now when they detain our guys, oh wait they don't, they cut off their heads.

Answer 7

Oh, yes it does.
If each country could just decide out of the blue what the Geneva Convention means it means nothing.
The terrorism detainee bill does just that. Another step closer to tyrrany.

Answer 8

The Geneva convention which the USA has agreed as a nation of Godly people does not permit physical torture. Bush wants the CIA to be free to torture. The provisions of international law also have been taken out. No longer are service men permitted to be charged with war crimes if they do torture. As it was before a service person could refuse to torture since he/she knows it is not legal according our laws. Now they can not refuse a lawful order to engage in the act of torture. A service person could be shot for not following a law ful order in a combat zone.

Answer 9

screw the Geneva convention it was not written with terrorist in mind. it was written as rules between civilized countries. i didn't see a representative from alqueda at the convention or a terrorist rep. the USA should not be held to the convention when fighting animals.

Answer 10

Terrorists are entitled to 'Prisoner of war status under the Geneva Convention. Therefore, The Terrorist Detainee Bill can't conflict with the Geneva Convention.

A. Prisoners of war, in the sense of the present Convention, are persons belonging to one of the following categories, who have fallen into the power of the enemy:

(1) Members of the armed forces of a Party to the conflict, as well as members of militias or volunteer corps forming part of such armed forces.

(2) Members of other militias and members of other volunteer corps, including those of organized resistance movements, belonging to a Party to the conflict and operating in or outside their own territory, even if this territory is occupied, provided that such militias or volunteer corps, including such organized resistance movements, fulfil the following conditions: (a) that of being commanded by a person responsible for his subordinates; (b) that of having a fixed distinctive sign recognizable at a distance; (c) that of carrying arms openly; (d) that of conducting their operations in accordance with the laws and customs of war.

(3) Members of regular armed forces who profess allegiance to a government or an authority not recognized by the Detaining Power.

(4) Persons who accompany the armed forces without actually being members thereof, such as civilian members of military aircraft crews, war correspondents, supply contractors, members of labour units or of services responsible for the welfare of the armed forces, provided that they have received authorization, from the armed forces which they accompany, who shall provide them for that purpose with an identity card similar to the annexed model.

(5) Members of crews, including masters, pilots and apprentices, of the merchant marine and the crews of civil aircraft of the Parties to the conflict, who do not benefit by more favourable treatment under any other provisions of international law.

(6) Inhabitants of a non-occupied territory, who on the approach of the enemy spontaneously take up arms to resist the invading forces, without having had time to form themselves into regular armed units, provided they carry arms openly and respect the laws and customs of war.