Action by foreigner Non-liability for hostile acts done by authority of Government How far specific commands can excuse subordinate Criminal liability for offences committed out of the realm (vi.) Protection of persons acting under the Army Act and other Acts. Protection of persons acting under Statute.. Application of chapter 144 145 CHAPTER IX.-HISTORY OF THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE CROWN. Composition in lieu of personal service In case of feudal levy Scutage or Escuage In case of general levy, quota and contributions to expenses Mode of calling out feudal levy 150 150 Questions as to legality of commissions for purpose of foreign Impressment during Wars of the Roses and in the time of Tudors 150 Repeal of Armour Acts in reign of James I.. 151 Second Period.-Standing Army. PAGE Changes in military system on the Restoration in 1660 No standing army before Restoration Maintenance of standing army after Restoration Maintenance of standing army in time of peace, without consent of Raising, &c., of army since 1660 Raising, Government, ond Payment of Army since 1660. Compulsory service replaced by system of bounties 154 154 155 155 155 156 156 156 156 157 157 First period. Organisation of militia on Restoration in 1680.. Second period. Re-organisation of militia after rebellion of 1745 163 162 162 162 163 .. Consolidation of Militia Acts 164 Third period, 1815-1852 164 Fourth period. Re-organisation of the militia in 1852 Powers of Lord Lieutenant re-vested in Crown by Act of 1871 170 Status of militia officers 170 Acts for raising forces to meet apprehended French invasion, 172 1796-1812. 172 Abuse of the practice, and declaration of illegality thereof by Petition of Right.. Billeting under Charles II Billeting first authorised by Parliament in Mutiny Act, 1689 177 177 177 177 177 178 180 Conveyance of troops by railway Power to take possession of railways in case of emergency Re-engagement Continuance in service after 21 years Regulations of Secretary of State as to re-engagement, &c. Regulations as to non-commissioned officers Power in certain circumstances to detain soldier after expiration of his term Forfeiture of service under former Acts Provisions of Army Act as to forfeiture of service. Effect of provisions Enlistment for general service and appointment to corps Power to transfer under former Acts Provisions of Army Act as to transfer From regiment ordered abroad from home, or vice versa By consent As a punishment 184 184 185 187 187 187 187 188 188 189 189 189 189 189 190 190 Conditions of enlistment not varied without consent of soldier .. Acceptance of pay renders a soldier subject to military law, CHAPTER XI.-CONSTITUTION OF THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE Constitution of "Army " in common acceptation of term ::: 193 193 194 |