Martial law In Ukraine | State Of Emergency?
Ukrainian President “Volodymyr Zelenskyy” declared martial law and accused of Russia acting like “Natzi Germany” after President “Vladimir Putin” launched an invasion of Ukraine.
Move on Thursday came a day after the Zelenskyy announced the state of an emergency and that allows authorities to impose restrictions on the movement & block rallies. Banned political parties and the organizations “in the interests of the national security and the public order”.
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What is martial law?
You need to know what is martial law, In the address on Thursday, “Zelenskyy” said the measures were being taken in retaliating to Russia’s act of aggression. Urging people to not panic and do not out at the home.
Ukraine President address to the nation.: “My Dear Ukrainian citizens this morn “President Putin” has announced a special military operation in Donbas. And Russia conducted strikes on our military and infrastructure and our border guards. There were bl@sts heard in many cities of Ukraine.”
Also says: “We are introducing the martial law on the whole territory of our country.”
The measure is generally going with the curfews. The suspension of civil law and application or the extension of military law and the justice to civilians.
What Does This Mean For Ordinary Civilians?
When martial law is called on, military officials and not the civilian leaders make and apply the law. That means Ukrainian soldiers, not police are responsible for enforcing laws.
How Different From A State Of Emergency?
While similar the legal scholars say a state of emergency is limited in both the scope and duration. Because most modern-day constitutions have been laid out the conditions and under which the measure can be invoked.