Robert Diab
- Affiliation: Capilano College
Robert teaches at Capilano University in North Vancouver and holds graduate degrees in law and interdisciplinary studies. He is also a practicing lawyer with experience in a range of areas, including criminal, administrative and constitutional law. He has been involved in civil and criminal cases at all levels of court in British Columbia.
Books by Robert Diab
Guantănamo North
Terrorism and the Administration of Justice in Canada
Robert Diab
Long List selection for the 2009 George Ryga Award After September 11th, the Canadian government made significant amendments to the law, arguing that terrorism made extraordinary measures necessary. In a nation with a high regard for human rights and civil liberties, non-citizens with suspected links to terrorism are being held indefinitely without charge on secret evidence. The scope of state secrecy now extends to almost anything relating to national security. The courts have found these and… (more information)