Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996)

Chapter 2 : Film and Publication Board, Council, Appeal Tribunal and Enforcement Committee

2. Objects of Act
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The objects of this Act shall be to regulate the creation, production, possession and distribution of films, games and certain publications to—

(a) provide consumer advice to enable adults to make informed viewing, reading and gaming choices, both for themselves and for children in their care;
(b) protect children from exposure to disturbing and harmful materials and from premature exposure to adult experiences;
(c) make use of children in and the exposure of children to pornography punishable;
(d)criminalize the possession, production and distribution of child pornography; and
(e)create offences for non-compliance with this Act.

 

[Section 2 substituted by the Films and Publication Amendment Act, 2019, by section 3 of Proc 52, GG45959, dated 25 February 2022]