Defense Against Seditious Activities Act, 1715
 National Assembly of Aerla | |
| Long title | An Act to defend the Republic against seditious activities; to amend certain provisions of law pertaining to the handling of sedition charges within the common courts; to amend certain provisions to allow for the censure of publications deemed seditious in nature; and for other purposes. |
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| Abbreviation | DASAA |
| Citation | Pub. L. 1-067 |
| Introduced by | Maria Dietrich (N-Medford) |
| Extent | Aerla |
| Presidential Assent | 1715 AN |
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| Repealing legislation | Protecting and Respecting Free Speech Act, 1753 |
The Defense Against Seditious Activities Act, 1715, colloquially known as DASAA, is a controversial Aerlan law enacted in 1715 AN under the Presidency of Henry Cassian. It set criminal penalties for publications and speech deemed to be "seditious in nature" and gave the government authority to censure any type of speech that can create an immediate threat to public safety. It also set criminal penalties for advocating for the overthrow of the Aerlan government.
The law has faced several court battles due to it's apparent anti-free speech nature, the High Court of Aerla has upheld the law on numerous occasions. Notable figures indicted for violated DASAA include Constantine Veracek and several members of the People's Revolutionary Communist Party of Aerla. The act was repealed during the Guthrie administration via the Protecting and Respecting Free Speech Act, 1753.
Legislative History
| Stage | Date | Action | Votes (Y-N-NV) | Details |
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| 1 | 1715.3 AN | Introduction | - | Introduced by Assemblywoman Maria Dietrich (N-Medford) as AR 3626 |
| 2 | 1715.3 AN | First Reading | - | Referred to Committee on Justice |
| 3 | 1715.5 AN | Committee Review | 5-4-1 | Passed Committee, Reported to National Assembly |
| 4 | 1715.7 AN | Final Reading | 58-52-0 | Passed National Assembly |
| 5 | 1715.7 AN | Presidential Assent | - | Signed into Law as Pub. L. 1-067 |
| 6 | 18.III.1753 AN | Repealed | - | Repealed via Protecting and Respecting Free Speech Act, 1753. |
