U.K Law: Is it possible for a citizen to effectively declare war on their own country?
815824
sounds like terrorism to me.   How could you want to declare war on your own country-if you don't like it emigrate!
1131360
I haven't done it personally but I know the army do so every year, try contacting them.\n\nwww.army.mod.uk might be a good starting point
799300
Nope. Technically, a criminal is someone who does something wrong legally. He's taking a legal action, government has the right to war. It's not illegal.
1077144
Yes he can, but, the immigration and refugee board is very strict, so, he would have to prove in some way that this is happening to him, any type of documentary evidence would be helpful...the immigration and refugee board uses country codes to see the status of the countries in the world, so, that's another source that is used to help people become refugees
809044
Given - assuming one is a legal citizen.
980014
To law abiding citizens it seems to appear no threat on the surface. Why would it bother or affect me? The underlying fact remains that it could happen to you. It could affect you. A neighbour or co-worker you angered in some way, phones a pal in the government, abuses happen, remember the real "red menace " of the McCarthy years. Because this Act gives anyone the ability to suspend the one right America had defended since birth is indefensible due to it's very almost uni-lateral design. Even if you are truly innocent, this Act means that you could not present that evidence and you have no recourse? Don't sound American to me.
1176232
The United States requires you to renounce any other citizenship when you become a citizen, but British law specifically does not accept that kind of renunciation, so as long as you don't formally register any renouncement of citizenship, you can easily be a dual citizen.
122333
For the United States, only the Congress has the power to declare war.  The War Powers Act gives limit authority to the President to send US troops into combat, and requires him to report to Congress within a specified period of time.\n\nAnd of course all our enemies can declare war against us at any time.
312059
False- Only Congress can declare war, not the president, and Congress has not officially done so. So, we are not technically "at war," even though that is what most people (including the president) are calling it.
645567
This area of law is very complex and the following is only basic guidance. The law states that,\n\nAny person can arrest a person who is in the act of committing an indictable offence or \nAnyone whom he reasonably suspects to be committing such an offence, if \nit is not reasonably practicable for a constable to make the arrest instead and\nit is necessary to arrest the person for one of the below reasons,\nTo prevent the person in question,\n\ncausing physical injury to himself or any other person; \nsuffering physical injury; \ncausing loss of or damage to property; or \nmaking off before a constable can assume responsibility for him. \nThere a  few points to raise about the above paragraph.\n\nWhat is an indictable offence? \nHow do I know if I can make a citizens arrest? \n1. An indictable offence is an offence that can be tried at Crown Court. Below are examples of indictable offences which are the most likely to be encountered by members of the public,\n\ntheft \nburglary \ncriminal damage. \n2. You can make an arrest if the suspect is actually committing the offence or if you reasonably suspect them of committing it, or when the offence has been committed and you reasonably suspect them of having committed it. \n\nThere is no specific wording to use when making a citizens arrest. However you must inform the person you are arresting as soon as possible what you are doing, why you are doing it and what offence you believe the person has committed.\n\nThere are other considerations to make when making an arrest,\n\nreasonable force - see question in related information for details on reasonable force.\n\npotential for civil litigation - The courts are sympathetic to public spirited citizens and the exercise of their powers and rights. However, if you get it wrong you could be sued for unlawful arrest and/or false imprisonment. \nDo not make a citizens arrest if you feel that you would be putting yourself or any other person in danger, ring 999
55683
He didn't lie,The invasion was based in part on foreign intelligence reports. As for the "Illeagal" war\n\n As much as people may hate the idea, but yes the war is legal under Article 1441, Acting under Chapter VII (articles 41 & 42)of the Charter of the United Nations.\n\nArticle 41: The Security Council may decide what measures not involving the use of armed force are to be employed to give effect to its decisions, and it may call upon the Members of the United Nations to apply such measures. These may include complete or partial interruption of economic relations and of rail, sea, air, postal, telegraphic, radio, and other means of communication, and the severance of diplomatic relations.\n\n\nArticle 42\nShould the Security Council consider that measures provided for in Article 41 would be inadequate or have proved to be inadequate, it may take such action by air, sea, or land forces as may be necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security. Such action may include demonstrations, blockade, and other operations by air, sea, or land forces of Members of the United Nations.\n\nThese are the two articles that the United States and Britain used to enforce the existing cease fire agreement. I used the term "cease fire" because no actual peace treaty signed,and hostilities could resume at anytime. \nSource(s) \nhttp://www.un.int/usa/sres-iraq.htm...\n\nhttp://www.un.org/aboutun/charter/chapte...
802655
I would assume that it is poss-able. However that may put the citizenship of the American at danger. Taking up the colours (Brit spelling, I think :) of a foreign power can be a cause of losing citizenship. Since the Lim.. er British are our friends then I think the poss ability of this happening is small. Come to think of it there are some American Jews who have served in  Israel's SDF and still retain citizenship. I would consult a lawyer just in case.
69996
This is an interesting question. The answer is that the US President has the power to declare war with the approval of congress.
588867
Well you can't really enforce it as a punishment, however i think that it would be a great way for a person to earn their citizenship.\n\nI think that anyone willing to risk their life and fight for our country has done plenty of their share to become part of it.
132077
Dude, I am sure you can "Take him" as we say over here in the uk. But Dude, he is not worth it. Dont lower yourself to his worthless level. Hold your head high and go to the proper authorities. As citizens we pay for them to deal with these cowardly people. Dont tarnish your own hands, that is not in your best interests.
597440
it depends on the person....we're not all the same you know, which is a very common mistake that many foreigners make with americans, but me personally, i wouldn't want war unless mayb they actually attacked us
940273
To stop unwanted guests arriving we should put our house in order.By all means bring back conscription but do you really want to train our enemies in warfare. First we should stop all social payments until a minimum of ten years fully paid up nhs stamps. Secondly do as several of our visitors' countries do, if a member of an immigrant family commits a crime against the moral fibre of our country send them all packing. Thirdly, if you are to train muslims etc then they must follow our laws. To be a member of our military services you must swear allegiance to our royal family and country.  This done the person stands liable to treason if he/she commits crimes against this country. Bring back death for treason and let the world see us unite as a country.