Kriegsrechts
Kriegsrechts, commonly written Kriegsrecht, refers to a legal regime in which military authorities assume control of the state or suspend ordinary civilian governance during armed conflict or serious internal disorder. Under martial law, normal constitutional protections and procedures may be curtailed, and measures such as curfews, censorship, and the operation of military courts can be implemented to restore order or security.
The authority to declare or implement martial law is typically grounded in a constitution or statute and
Kriegsrecht is distinct from international humanitarian law, which continues to govern conduct during armed conflict, including