Crown and Sword – Book launch

All are welcome to attend the launch of this latest book by Dr Cameron Moore, Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong and The Australian National University.

'Crown and Sword: Executive Power and the Use of Force by the Australian Defence Force' analyses the scope and source of the power by which the Australian Defence Force conducts activities at home and abroad, including seeking out and killing Islamic militants in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan, detaining asylum seekers for periods at sea, and running the judicial systems of failed states.

In an age of legality where parliamentary statutes govern action by public officials in the finest detail, it is striking that these extreme exercises of the use of force often rely upon an elusive legal basis. This book seeks to find the limits to the exercise of this extraordinary power.

Attendence is free, and guests are invited to stay after the launch for drinks and canapes in the Law foyer from 5pm. The Annual Kirby Lecture on International Law follows at 5.30pm in the Law Theatre. Registration is via https://tinyurl.com/ybcrl6l5

You can download a free copy of 'Crown and Sword' from dx.doi.org/10.22459/CS.11.2017