What is martial law like?

Answer 1

Martial law is a specified form of government and law enforcement.

It is defined as

1) Temporary rule by military authorities, imposed on a civilian population especially in time of war or emergency, when civil authority has broken down. It may also be used during outbreaks of deadly illnesses.

2) The law imposed on an occupied territory by occupying military forces.

Among aspects of martial law are censorship of radio and newspapers, prohibition of the sale and consumption of Alcoholic Beverages, prohibition of gatherings of more than five persons in the street, and requirement of a permit from the local military authorities before any public meeting can be held. Religious meetings inside buildings may be tolerated by the authorities, held at hours not conflicting with the curfew.

In rare cases, martial law has been in effect with armed soldiers barring citizens from being out-of-doors after sunset.

Martial law is used when the government calls for a state of emergency. Martial law is used as curfew, crowd control, and when looting is taking place. It is also known as a police action.

*The US television series Martial Law (1998-2000) was an action police series starring Hong Kong actor Sammo Hung. The title was a wordplay on the leading character's name, "Marshal" Sammo Law.

Answer 2

Martial law is the imposition of military rule by military authorities over designated regions on an emergency basis-(usually) only temporary-when the civilian government or civilian authorities fail to function effectively (e.g., maintain order and security, and provide essential services), when there are extensive riots and protests, or when the disobedience of the law becomes widespread. In most cases, military forces are deployed to subdue the crowds, to secure government buildings and key or sensitive locations, and to maintain order.[1] Generally, military personnel replace civil authorities and perform some or all of their functions. In full-scale martial law, the highest-ranking military officer would take over, or be installed, as the military governor or as head of the government, thus removing all power from the previous executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.

Answer 3

I believe you mean "MARTIAL" Law - pertaining law enforced by military authority. Refers to a situation when the courts and civilian police are stripped of their powers and law enforcement activities are under the direction and control of the military.

Answer 4

Am unfamiliar with the term "qualified" martial law. You may be describing a situation where the military is mobilized to augment civilain law enforcement with manpower, but still operates under the authority of the civil authorities rather than the miliary chain-of-command.

Answer 5

The enforced security of an area that the ruling government deems important. Citizens are required to adhere to a set curfew and will be required to show I.D. as required by the police or military.