The panel's ruling stated that the trial by the military commission could serve alone as the necessary "competent tribunal."

As to his character, we need not discuss its points; they have already been settled by a competent tribunal, or one which called itself competent.

The term "competent tribunal" is not defined in the Act itself.

In cases of doubt, they say, captives will be treated as prisoners of war until their status is determined "by a competent tribunal."

It reserved judgement on Article 5 with its competent tribunals.

Determining whether a captive should be classified as a prisoner of war is the sole purpose of a competent tribunal.

Were not entitled to the protection of having a "competent tribunal" convened, where their combatant status would be openly reviewed.

The designation can be made by any "competent tribunal" created by the president or secretary of defense.

Such laws "must also be effectively implemented by the competent national tribunals and other State institutions".

This way, it is not necessary under the Geneva Conventions to have a competent tribunal determine their classification.