Q686
Whom would you associate with the Censorship of the Press Act 1794?
A.
Charles Metcalfe
B.
Andrew Frazer
C.
Lord Wellesly
AnswerD.
Lord Auckland
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
In 1799, Lord Wellesley brought the Censorship of Press Act, 1799. The idea was to stop the French from publishing anything which could harm British in any way. This act brought all the newspapers under the Government scrutiny before their publication.