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Anisah's Regulation Blog: History of the BBFC: 1980s
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Wednesday, 30 March 2011. History of the BBFC: 1980s. The decade started in dramatic fashion for the BBFC with the submission of Tinto Brass'. The film achieved notoreity in the USA and arrived in the UK with the reputation of being 'the most controversial film of the eighties'. All sexually explicit. Material was removed in order to conform with Customs regulations (specifically the Customs Act 1876. And further cuts made to material which was potentially actionable under the Obscene Publications Act.
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George's Regulation Blog: February 2011
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Friday, 18 February 2011. R18 films are to be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults of not less than 18 years. The 'R18' category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. Films may only be shown to adults in specially licensed cinemas, and video works may be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops. The following content is not acceptable:.
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Joe's Regulation Blog: PCC Overview
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Monday, 14 March 2011. What does the PCC do? Independent body, which deals with complaints about editorial content of magazines/newspapers and their websites. 16 clause Code of Practice which editors and journalists must obey. They investigate complaints from people directly affected. Tries to help editor and complainant to find resolution to their disagreement (e.g. apology, public correction, clarification). How does the system work? 16 clause Code of Practice devised by editors. How are they funded?
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Wanda's Regulation Blog: The PCC Code of Practice
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Wednesday, 9 March 2011. The PCC Code of Practice. The 16 headings of the PCC Code of Practice are as follows:. Intrusion into grief or shock. Children in sex cases. Clandestine devices and subterfuge. Victims of sexual assult. Witness payments in criminal trials. Exceptions due to public interest include. Detecting or exposing crime or serious impropriety. Protecting public health and safety. Preventing the public from being misled by an action or statement of an individual organisation. How Does the Sy...
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George's Regulation Blog: History of the BBFC; 1980s
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Wednesday, 30 March 2011. History of the BBFC; 1980s. The development of the video recorder created new anxieties about the home viewing of feature films. Legally, there was no requirement that videos should be classified, which meant that films that had not been approved by the BBFC or which were suitable for adults only, were falling into the hands of children. In particular the tabloid press led a campaign against so called 'Video Nasties'. Review of Category System;. In 1982 'A' was changed to 'PG'.
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Anisah's Regulation Blog: February 2011
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Friday, 18 February 2011. Key differences between each rating. Discrimination of an unrelatable character or in an historical/educational context is fine if disapproved of. There can be an anti-drug message. There can be frightening sequences if in a fantasy setting (still not prolonged). Still no imitable behaviour. No specification of mild. No specification of occasional. Sexual innuendo allowed but discreet. More mature themes/serious problems (eg. domestic violence) allowed but still in a mild way.
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Anisah's Regulation Blog: History of the BBFC: 1960s
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Wednesday, 30 March 2011. History of the BBFC: 1960s. Challenges to the Obscene Publications Act (1959). In cases such as the successful defence in 1960 of D. H. Lawrence’s novel. Lady Chatterley’s Lover. Suggested a strong shift in public opinion, when a jury acquitted this work. John Trevelyan, as Secretary to the Board, responded to the new spirit of liberalism by stating: "The British Board of Film Censors cannot assume responsibility for the guardianship of public morality. In 1960, Tony Richardson's.
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Anisah's Regulation Blog: March 2011
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Wednesday, 30 March 2011. History of the BBFC: 1980s. The decade started in dramatic fashion for the BBFC with the submission of Tinto Brass'. The film achieved notoreity in the USA and arrived in the UK with the reputation of being 'the most controversial film of the eighties'. All sexually explicit. Material was removed in order to conform with Customs regulations (specifically the Customs Act 1876. And further cuts made to material which was potentially actionable under the Obscene Publications Act.
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Anisah's Regulation Blog: BBFC Seminar
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Friday, 11 March 2011. We also had a examiner from the BBFC come in to talk to us about classification which was really useful. Again, we've already learnt a lot about the guidelines and touched on some case studies but it was great to look at everything in more depth which helped to reinforce certain things like the main issues in classifying films. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. History of the BBFC: 1980s. History of the BBFC: 1970s. History of the BBFC: 1960s.
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Anisah's Regulation Blog: Code of Practice
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Monday, 7 March 2011. I) The Press must take care not to publish inaccurate, misleading or distorted information, including pictures. Ii) A significant inaccuracy, misleading statement or distortion once recognised must be corrected, promptly and with due prominence, and - where appropriate - an apology published. In cases involving the Commission, prominence should be agreed with the PCC in advance. Iii) The Press, whilst free to be partisan, must distinguish clearly between comment, conjecture and fact.
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