Can the ruling monarch still be killed for treason?

Question

Can the ruling monarch still be killed for treason?

Answer 1

depends on the country - in some places, yes. Suspect most of them would be very wary about using the death penalty on their former royals on account of the somewhat uneven historical precedent - the recent sanctfication of the Romanoffs probably makes it just a bit less appealing.

Answer 2

I think it is still possible,if it is quite clear,without a doubt,that the act of treason was committed.

Answer 3

If you mean a British one, no.  The death penalty was abolished for High Treason and p****y some years ago,  more that 35 years after it was abolished for murder.  Also, Britain signed up to the International Human Rights Act, which forbids capital punishment.

This is in line with most other civilised countries, and in sharp contrast to the US, China, and other backwaters of barbarism.

Answer 4

In the UK, the British Sovereign is deemed the fount of justice, and is responsible for rendering justice for all subjects. The Sovereign does not personally rule in judicial cases; instead, judicial functions are performed in his or her name. For instance, prosecutions are brought on the monarch's behalf, and courts derive their authority from the Crown. The common law holds that the Sovereign "can do no wrong"; the monarch cannot be prosecuted in his or her own courts for criminal offences.

The Crown Proceedings Act 1947 allows civil lawsuits against the Crown in its public capacity (that is, lawsuits against the government); however, lawsuits against the monarch personally are not cognizable. The Sovereign also exercises the "prerogative of mercy," and may pardon offences against the Crown. Pardons may be awarded before, during, or after a trial.

Answer 5

Most Western countries, including most of the remaining European monarchies, no longer have a death penalty.

Answer 6

yes, treason is when you kill a royal person so yes!

Answer 7

Well that all depends on how you define treason. If treason is an act against the ruling class/government of a land then NO. But if treason is an act against the land itself or the people who inhabit the land then YES. Although this is only really a question in theory for the most part because TREASON is always defined differently depending on your perspective. TREASON is really only a tool to be used to either strengthen a rulers hold on their position by removing opposition or to depose a ruler to replace them with another who may or may not be more fit to rule.