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It is the crime of advocating an uprising or overthrow against the government or support for an enemy of the nation during time of war, by speeches, publications and organization.

Examples might be the Gunpowder Plot of Guy Fawkes on November 5, 1605, or the activities of Lord Haw-haw and Tokyo Rose in the second world war.

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Is seditious speech protected by the constitution?

Seditious speech is the most hated type of speech. Yet the US Constitution does provide for the protection of seditious speech if it is not found to harmful or disruptive to the rights and freedoms of others.


Seditious speech is speech that urges others to overthrow what?

The government


Use seditious in a sentence?

"He was arrested after making a speech that the government considered to be seditious.""Seditious" means: "speech or behaviour directed against the peace of the state," or conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of a state."


What does seditious speech target?

talk of overthrowing the government


When has the US Supreme Court upheld laws against seditious speech?

Seditious speech is that which is anti-government and is treasonous. The Constitution protects free speech no matter the subject, unless the speech is meant to incite violence or overthrow of the government.


Seditious speech is speech that urges others to?

Answer 1: Overthrow the government.


What is the significance of seditious speech?

Speech that has an obvious and immediate danger of creating unrest or violence


Speech urging resistance to lawful authority or advocating the overthrow of the government?

Seditious speech


Why does the restrict seditious speech?

The government restricts seditious speech because sedition is the crime of attempting to overthrow government by force or to disrupt its lawful activities by violent acts, seditious speech is the advocaAnother View: WHAT!!! The questioner obviously can not be asking about the United States. Congress repealed the US Sedition Act on Decermber 13, 1920.


What is the current definition is seditious speech?

Speech that has an obvious and immediate danger of creating unrest or violence


What are current definition for seditious speech?

Seditious speech is generally defined as speech that incites or advocates for rebellion against the authority of the state or government. It typically involves promoting discontent or resistance against lawful authority, potentially leading to unrest or violence. Laws regarding seditious speech vary by country, with some nations imposing strict penalties, while others prioritize free speech protections. In the U.S., the First Amendment offers significant protections, but seditious speech can still be prosecuted if it poses a clear and present danger to public order or national security.


Why does the government restrict seditious speech?

The government restricts seditious speech because sedition is the crime of attempting to overthrow government by force or to disrupt its lawful activities by violent acts, seditious speech is the advocaAnother View: WHAT!!! The questioner obviously can not be asking about the United States. Congress repealed the US Sedition Act on Decermber 13, 1920.

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