2006-12-03 05:22:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Yes it is.
2006-12-03 05:24:33 · answer #1 · answered by mcfifi 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Isle of Man is a self-governing crown dependency. The Head of State is the Lord of Mann, who since 1765 has been the British Sovereign, currently Elizabeth II. She is represented by the Island's Lieutenant Governor. The United Kingdom is responsible for the Island's defence and for representing the Island in international forums, while the Island's own parliament has competence over almost all domestic matters.
Under British law, Mann is not part of the United Kingdom. However, the UK takes care of its external and defence affairs, and retains paramount power to legislate for the Island. The Isle of Man had a dispute with the European Court of Human Rights in the 1970s because it was reluctant to change its laws concerning birching (corporal punishment).
The Isle of Man holds neither membership nor associate membership of the European Union
There is no Manx citizenship. Citizenship is covered by UK law, and Manx people are classed as British citizens. However, those defined as Manx under Protocol Three have a special endorsement placed in their passports preventing them from freely living or working in EU states. Those Manx persons with a parent or grandparent born in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), or who have lived in the UK for five years, are not subject to this provision.
2006-12-03 07:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by rusty red 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Great Britain defines the union of England, Scotland and Wales.
The Isle of Man is part of the British Isles, but not the United Kingdom.
It is a crown protectorate, having been under the protection of both Scotland and England in its history. When the act of the union was passed in early 1700s it chose to remain independent, but was granted British Crown protectorate status in 1765.
2006-12-03 07:35:09 · answer #3 · answered by waspy772004 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is apart of the UK, but has ancient rights to self governance, hence why the Isle of Man TT can take palce, and wht the voting age is as low as 16
2006-12-03 06:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the isle of man is independant from uk but the uk defends the island and represents it's interest abroad IOM has no mp in westminster as it's own parliament the tynwald is the worlds oldest and makes it's own laws
2006-12-03 05:35:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Becasue it is a crown protectorate with it's own parliment.
2006-12-03 05:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has home rule its own parliament but it still comes under UK rule i believe
2006-12-03 07:45:45 · answer #7 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Ronald Manx say so.
2006-12-03 05:24:55 · answer #8 · answered by Jon B 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
because they've always wanted and maintained their own autonomy.
2006-12-03 05:33:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
who wants it to be
2006-12-03 05:39:01 · answer #10 · answered by richard g 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋