Martial Law
Martial law is the imposition of direct military control of normal civil functions or suspension of civil law by a government, especially in response to an emergency where civil forces are overwhelmed, or in the occupied territory.
It is a temporary rule by military authorities of a designated area in an emergency when the civil authorities are deemed unable to function. The legal effects of a declaration of martial law differ in various jurisdictions. Still, they generally involve suspending customary civil rights and extending to the civilian population of summary military justice or military law. Although temporary in theory, martial law may continue indefinitely.
Civil liberties—such as the right to free movement, free speech, or protection from unreasonable searches—can be suspended when martial law is declared. The justice system that typically handles criminal and civil law issues are replaced with a military justice system, such as a military tribunal.
Civilians may be arrested for violating curfews or for offenses that, in normal times, would not be considered serious enough to warrant detention. Laws relating to habeas corpus designed to prevent unlawful detention may also be suspended, allowing the military to detain individuals indefinitely without recourse.
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