Detainee 002 by Leigh Sales - ISBN: 9780522854008
Paperback
In a remote American military base at Guantanamo Bay, 385 enemy combatants sit waiting for their day in court. Among them is David Hicks, who was detained for five years hearing where he pleaded guilty to the charge of providing material support for terrorism. This book explains the intricacies of Hicks’ case.

Detainee 002

The Case of David Hicks

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  • Paperback

    286 pages

  • Release Date

    27 April 2007

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Summary

David Hicks’s case is emblematic of some of the greatest challenges facing the world today- the rise of Islamic extremism, terrorism and the accountability of governments towards their citizens. It is a chilling reminder that, in a war with ever-changing rules and no end in sight, there are no limits.In a remote American military base at Guantanamo Bay, 385 enemy combatants sit waiting for their day in court. Among them is David Hicks, who was detained for five years until the March 2007 hear…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780522854008
ISBN-10:0522854001
Author:Leigh Sales
Publisher:Melbourne University Press
Imprint:Melbourne University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:286
Edition:1st
Release Date:27 April 2007
Weight:450g
Dimensions:233mm x 157mm x 33mm
About The Author

Leigh Sales

Leigh Sales is one of Australia’s most respected journalists. She anchors the ABC’s flagship TV current affairs program 7.30 and her first book Detainee 002 was released in 2007 to critical acclaim. She has two Walkley awards, Australia’s highest journalism honour, and also co-hosts a wildly popular podcast called Chat 10 Looks 3 about books, television, politics and culture.

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