Question

State one reason why you think
the Sedition Act of 1870 was
arbitrary? In what ways does
the Sedition Act of 1870
contradict the rule of law?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. This law was considered arbitrary because persons were arrested for a variety of reasons that were seldom clarified beforehand as well as because those arrested were often kept in jail without a fair trial.

2. The Sedition Act, allowed the government to arrest or detain any person without fair trial in the court who was seen protesting or criticizing the British authority.

Answer 2

Explanation:

This was an example of arbitrary use of power by the British, as it authorized them to arrest person without evidence who was possibly seen as stirring up a rebellion. Under this act, people were arrested without being told the reason for their arrest and were kept in prisons without a trial