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3 unusual facts about Law of 22 Prairial


Law of 22 Prairial

It extended the reach of the Revolutionary Tribunal, and limited the ability of the accused to defend themselves, broadening the scope of those who might be brought within the purview of revolutionary justice.

It was one of the ordinances passed during this stage of the French Revolution, by means of which the Committee of Public Safety simplified the judicial process to one of indictment and prosecution.

The penalty for all offences under the jurisdiction of the Revolutionary Tribunal was death.



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