ACT
(Acts 12 of 1920, 5 of 1938, 15 of 1942 and 18 of 1965)
Act 12 of 1920 .. in force 12 July 1920
Amended by Acts 5 of 1938 and 15 of 1942
Amended by Act 18 of 1965 .. in force 3 July 1965
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
| 1. | Short title |
| 2. | Interpretation |
| 3. | Meaning of seditious intention |
| 4. | Punishment for seditious acts and libels |
| 5. | Power to declare prohibited publication |
| 6. | Suspension of newspapers containing seditious matter |
| 7. | Power of Court to prohibit circulation of seditious publications |
| 8. | Fiat of Attorney General |
| 9. | Punishment for offences |
| 10. | Saving of other powers |
AN ACT to provide for the punishment of seditious acts and seditious libel, to facilitate the suppression of seditious publications, and to provide for the temporary suspension of newspapers containing seditious matter.
Commencement [12 July 1920]