Lesson series 16: National Security Laws (Internal Security Act, Emergency Laws etc.,)

The Issue

National Security Laws allow governments to implement acts which in normal circumstances would be illegal, and would violate the fundamental civil and political rights of citizens. The judiciary has a duty to protect these rights. How do we ensure this?

The Lessons

Lesson 1: The significance and meaning of these laws

Lesson 2: Are such otherwise illegal acts allowed under international law?

Lesson 3: Discussion and analysis of article 4 of the ICCPR

Lesson 4: Some problems for discussion