The study analyzes the Combatant Status Review Tribunals (CSRT's) for 393 detainees held on Guantánamo Bay from 2004 to 2005.

Besides convening Combatant Status Review Tribunals, the Department of Defense initiated a similar, annual review.

But the DTA allowed captives to challenge the determinations of their Combatant Status Review Tribunals, that they were properly classified as "enemy combatants".

To respond to the Court, the Bush administration established Combatant Status Review Tribunals, and from the fall of 2004 through 2005 conducted reviews of detainee cases.

In July 2004 the Department of Defense responded by instituting Combatant Status Review Tribunals.

Each appeal is heard by three members chosen by the Commissioner of Review Tribunals from a panel appointed by the Governor-in-Council.

Persons appealing to a Review Tribunal are entitled to an oral hearing at a location in Canada that is convenient for them, and may bring fresh evidence to support their case.

In 1995, Review Tribunals were entrusted with final appeals under the Old Age Security Act.

They were told that the meeting, and the release of notes, were not permitted until a captive had their Combatant Status Review Tribunal.

Abib Sarajuddin's Combatant Status Review Tribunal, on 22 November 2004.