I hope I'd be interested anyway - this is all part of my country's (both of them) Constitutional law and I think informed citizens should have a decent familiarity with such things as they apply to their country. It's little different from an American understanding the Constitution of the United States - not everybody bothers, but sensible people do.
Thanks. I knew I was talking to a professional of some kind. Its great that you join us online at freerepublic. Do come back again to offer your most unique perspective. What you have lived sounds book-worthy, presuming you would be allowed that indulgence.