(Online Course) Contemporary Issues for IAS Mains 2012: Govt. Plans Programmes & Policies - National Defense Authorization Bill
Govt. Plans Programmes & Policies
National Defense Authorization Bill
Ques. What are the provisions of the bill?
Ans:
- The military will be able to detain even USA citizens.
- The lawful residents will be detained indefinitely without charge or trial.
- Suspicion of involvement of terrorism will be enough.
Ques. Who prepared this bill?
Ans: The bill was prepared by a committee of armed forces.
Ques. What veto power Mr. Obama will get?
Ans: The bill gives the president power to exempt individuals from military
detention.
Ques. What are the problems of the bill?
Ans:
- This piece of legislation can be used against U.S. Citizens on U.S. territory.
- The bills vague wording will cause jurisdictional problems.
- This could make it harder to gain co-operation from suspects held by the military.
