1. Can official actors argue that their conduct is lawful and justified due to the necessity defense? Compare and contrast the arguments made in the Bybee torture memo and the Israeli Supreme Court. Which makes a better argument in terms of international law? In other words, does the ‘ticking bomb’ defense work? Consider the pieces by Taguba and Cooper and Manzetti and Shane in your answer. 2. Consider the Koomen and Cole articles. Can justice be attained for survivors of sexual violence? Did the women who testified at the ICTR experience justice? What would true justice look like for them?
