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Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Military Defense Lawyers at Guantanamo Bay Respond to Order Violating Attorney-Client Privilege

Joint Task Force orders at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba require inspection of all written attorney-client mail.  Military defense counsel respond with strenuous objections, contrary legal opinions, and support from various defense organizations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).


Story:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/guantanamo-bay-lawyers-to-halt-written-communication/2012/01/11/gIQAW23yrP_story.html


NACDL Ethics Opinion:
http://www.nacdl.org/ResourceCenter.aspx?id=6477

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