POLITICO: Government outlaws "Black Coat Guard"

POLITICO | In a damning address, National Security Secretary Boris Johnson has openly denounced and called for the cessation of any activities by the self-proclaimed "Black Coat Guard". Secretary Johnson cited the provisions of the Outlawing of Paramilitaries Act of 519AER, which according to it's defintion was "... put in place to outlaw any form of Paramilitary Force or Militia force within The Empire, Its Dominions and Its Colonies." He has called for the intervention of the Imperial Police, and the State Administrations where these Black Coat Guards may operate, to enforce the law. The establishment of this organisation breaches all clauses of the aforementioned act, said the Secretary, in particular clause II (Any formation of Militia forces or units are outlawed except in times of war which also require the consent from Military High Command to be raised.), clause VI (No Political Party may raise, support, arm, or condone, etc, a force that is organized for 'security purposes' of the party, nor may it arm any of its members.) and clause VII (No Political Party may create a wing, armed or otherwise, for controlling crowds, guarding property, excluding protesters, etc, at party rallies, headquarters, and other such event or places of party interest.) It's alleged leader, Mr. Roman von Ungern-Sternberg, is in particular guilty of breaching clauses III (Anyone caught raising, supporting or aiding an illegal Paramilitary force is punishable to the full extend of the law, this includes Nobles and Royalty.) and IV (Anyone found to be part of an illegal Paramilitary or Militia force is punishable with the max sentence being 17 years in Jail.). Secretary Johnson reiterated the resolve of the Labour government of maintaining law and order, even during war. The Black Coat Guard has also been officially labeled an outlawed organisation, and any association/support of it shall result in arrest or any other suitable punishment within the extent of the law.
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