Various detainee review processes have been established in Afghanistan since the commencement of U.S. military operations. In January 2010, Joint Task Force (“JTF”) 435 assumed control of the Detainee Review Boards (“DRBs”) and all detention procedures in Afghanistan.[i] Under JTF 435, substantial changes were made to afford detainees greater rights during the DRB process, which is an administrative hearing.[ii] These improvements include the right of a detainee to the assistance of a Personal Representative (“PR”) before and during his DRB.
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