ASPECTS OF PERSONAL FREEDOM DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN ZAGREB
ASPECTS OF PERSONAL FREEDOM DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN ZAGREB
Author(s): Marko VukičevićSubject(s): History
Published by: Hrvatski institut za povijest
Keywords: First World War; Zagreb; state of emergency; care for the wounded and their families; sessions of the Land Parliament; personal freedom, freedom of choice, freedom of speech
Summary/Abstract: This paper examines the social and political situation in Zagreb after the “Exceptional Measures in Case of War” were introduced on 27 July 1914. The state of emergency led to the limiting of civil liberties: the freedom of movement, the free flow of information, and the freedom of commerce. Mobilization and conscription were implemented. “Disturbing the public peace and order” became a criminal act, as did “insulting His Majesty” or speaking out against the Army. Greater freedom of action existed in matters related to caring for wounded soldiers and their families. Unlimited freedom of speech was in effect in the Land Parliament (Sabor) of the Triune Kingdom of Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia. Due to parliamentary immunity, select individuals – Parliament representatives – enjoyed freedom of speech and were not bound by the Criminal Law, but only by the Parliamentary Procedure.
Journal: Review of Croatian History
- Issue Year: X/2014
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 97-112
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English