what is MARTIAL LAW?

Answer 1

Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect (usually after a formal declaration) when a military authority takes control of the normal administration of justice.

Martial law is instituted most often when it becomes necessary to favor the activity of military authorities and organizations, usually for urgent unforeseen needs, and when the normal institutions of justice either cannot function or could be deemed too slow or too weak for the new situation; e.g., due to war, major natural disaster, civil disorder, in occupied territory, or after a coup d'état. The need to preserve the public order during an emergency is the essential goal of martial law. However, declaration of martial law is also sometimes used by dictatorships, especially military dictatorships, to enforce their rule.

Usually martial law reduces some of the personal rights ordinarily granted to the citizen, limits the length of the trial processes, and prescribes more severe penalties than ordinary law. In many countries martial law prescribes the death penalty for certain crimes, even if ordinary law does not contain that crime or punishment in its system.

In many countries martial law imposes particular rules, one of which is curfew. Often, under this system, the administration of justice is left to a military tribunal, called a court-martial. The suspension of the writ of habeas corpus is likely to occur



BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Martial law is now in effect across Thailand, where the commander of the army managed to overthrow the prime minister while he's in the US.

All soldiers are being ordered to report for duty on orders of the Thai army's leader, who has also revoked the country's constitution.

Announcements on TV in Thailand also say the military is pledging loyalty to the king -- who was born in Massachusetts and has been on the throne 60 years.

The coup comes as the prime minister is in New York for the U-N General Assembly. He was supposed to speak tomorrow, but that's being changed to tonight. Opponents had been calling on him to step down, citing corruption.

And while tanks surround his Bangkok office, few noticed in the city's tourist district about two miles away, where bars and cabarets remain open

Answer 2

Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect (usually after a formal declaration) when a military authority takes control of the normal administration of justice.

Martial law is instituted most often when it becomes necessary to favor the activity of military authorities and organizations, usually for urgent unforeseen needs, and when the normal institutions of justice either cannot function or could be deemed too slow or too weak for the new situation; e.g., due to war, major natural disaster, civil disorder, in occupied territory, or after a coup d'état. The need to preserve the public order during an emergency is the essential goal of martial law. However, declaration of martial law is also sometimes used by dictatorships, especially military dictatorships, to enforce their rule.

Usually martial law reduces some of the personal rights ordinarily granted to the citizen, limits the length of the trial processes, and prescribes more severe penalties than ordinary law. In many countries martial law prescribes the death penalty for certain crimes, even if ordinary law does not contain that crime or punishment in its system.

In many countries martial law imposes particular rules, one of which is curfew. Often, under this system, the administration of justice is left to a military tribunal, called a court-martial. The suspension of the writ of habeas corpus is likely to occur.

Answer 3

Martial law is defined as: military rule or authority imposed on a civilian population when the civil authorities cannot maintain law and order, as in a time of war or during an emergency.

The Philippines was under the rule of martial law from 1972 to 1981 under the authoritarian rule of Ferdinand Marcos. Martial law was declared to quell increasing civil strife and the threat of communist takeover following a series of bombings in Manila. The declaration of martial law was initially well-received by some segment of the populace, but became unpopular as excesses and human rights abuses by the military emerged. Torture was used in extracting information to their enemies

Answer 4

Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect (usually after a formal declaration) when a military authority takes control of the normal administration of justice.

Martial law is instituted most often when it becomes necessary to favor the activity of military authorities and organizations, usually for urgent unforeseen needs, and when the normal institutions of justice either cannot function or could be deemed too slow or too weak for the new situation; e.g., due to war, major natural disaster, civil disorder, in occupied territory, or after a coup d'état. The need to preserve the public order during an emergency is the essential goal of martial law. However, declaration of martial law is also sometimes used by dictatorships, especially military dictatorships, to enforce their rule.

Usually martial law reduces some of the personal rights ordinarily granted to the citizen, limits the length of the trial processes, and prescribes more severe penalties than ordinary law. In many countries martial law prescribes the death penalty for certain crimes, even if ordinary law does not contain that crime or punishment in its system.

In many countries martial law imposes particular rules, one of which is curfew. Often, under this system, the administration of justice is left to a military tribunal, called a court-martial. The suspension of the writ of habeas corpus is likely to occur.


**In January of 2004, the current Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, declared a state of martial law in the provinces of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat in response to the growing South Thailand insurgency. On September 19, 2006 Thailand's Army declared martial law in response to an attempted military coup in the thai capital of Bangkok.

Answer 5

Bush cleverly placed that little paragraph into the Patriot Act and Congress ignored it. i'm nonetheless watching Bush heavily b/c he can declare himself dictator and declare Martial regulation for many motives ... one in all them being financial instability. BUsh has additionally made a manage the Canadian militia to guard the U. S. government would desire to the human beings get uncontrolled. I doubt that Obama could implement this, yet he's controlled via the companies so i would not, as yet, say that it may be an impossibility, yet I even have been thinking why Bush has not declared it yet and postponed the elections. This nonetheless would take place if evidently like Obama will win for the time of the vote tallies. If McCain have been to accomplish a miracle and win the election i could exceedingly much assure that HE could implement the guideline and grab administration, distinctly if the Al-Qaeda lower back up their veiled possibility to attack the U. S. IF and whilst McCain is elected. even though it fairly is finding like McCain not has a wager to win and all human beings continues to be getting to know further and further approximately McCain and Palin daily so his possibilities dwindle greater daily. look on the internet internet site indexed under and you will see what a authentic risk this fairly is and you would be disturbed and worried much greater. yet, merely to console you slightly, there are option realities already interior the works which will guard and save the voters of the rustic. we at the instant are not completely finished in as yet. there continues to be wish. Peace, Love, mild i'm Dartagnon

Answer 6

It means the constitution is suspended and the military take over.
Watch this space - coming to USA soon.
Seriously though, This is good for Thailand - here's a letter from Thailand this morning
'When my wife finally stopped singing and dancing around with our son at 7.45am this morning, she shouted out "Damn good!"
a) few people outside Thailand really know how Taksin has so cleverly usurped, benefitted from financial corruption instead of tackling it, bought up enormous tracts of his own country in areas of future development, bought foreign homes while barring foreigners from doing the same here, sued every major media outlet that criticised him and done NOTHING for the poor, and especially the hilltribes. Smiled at foreigners while restricting visas even further and pursuing policies which may ultimately be seen to be xenophobic. Full of promises and no delivery. Even his home city Chiangmai has waited a year in vain for his promised 53m baht to tackle flooding.
b) yes, he was democratically elected. The second time. Like another western premier we could name. At the first one he bought his way in with the "million baht per village" offer. That turned out to be a loan, not a gift of course, but it did the trick. Literally!
c) In my personal view this bloodless coup would not have taken place so smoothly, if at all, without the tacit consent of His Majesty. Maybe the writing was on the wall days ago? It is reported that Taksin took his whole family to the UN conference - unprecedented.
d) Dancing in the streets? Well there should be wherever thinking people are to be found (ie mainly in Bangkok). What we have in the streets here are lots of armoured personnel carriers and soldiers with rifles slung, looking a little bored and confused. But they don't mind having their photos taken as I proved on the way into the office this morning. Not allowed to talk, though, and many don't know what is happening.
e) Next? One of many responsible comments by General Sonthi was that the army would not hang on to power for very long. A coalition government, maybe with the promising young Democrat Abhisit to the fore, could be great!
f) We live in quite exciting times, but feel totally safe and very curious about the spin-off effects. Prayerfully this can only be good for Thailand!'

Answer 7

Sammo Law, a top flight cop and hand to hand combat instructor from Shanghai, China comes to Los Angeles to search for a crime boss and a female undercover cop whom his department lost contact with. Once there, his temporary mission is turned into an ongoing exchange position and he is partnered with a pair of cops. As they battle the criminal elements of the city, his skill in martial arts proves to be a big help.

Answer 8

Not completely positive, but I believe it is when the military takes charge and governs the territory.

Answer 9

I do believe that it is when military takes over government in times of crisis.

Answer 10

The government controls everything.