'World On Trial' screening examines drones on Feb. 12

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There will be a premiere screening of "World on Trial 's Drones and Human Rights" at 6 p.m. Feb. 12, in the Lewis Katz Building Sutliff Auditorium, followed by a discussion and reception with the program's creator and host, Randall Robinson, distinguished scholar in residence​ at Penn State Law. 

The U.S. military now trains more drone pilots than fighter pilots. Drones have been credited with effectively targeting suspected terrorists -- but many have denounced the government's use of drones as violating fundamental human rights laws.  

In the second episode of the series, "World on Trial," juries around the world debate whether the use of drones by the U.S. government is a legal and effective counter-terrorism tactic or a violation of the right to life. 

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This event is free and open to the public. For more information on the "World on Trial" series, visit: worldontrial.psu.edu.

Last Updated July 22, 2015