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

Procedures

Film and Publication Board Complaints Handling Procedures

Chapter 5 : Conclusion of Complaints

11. Conclusion of complaints

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(1) A complaint is concluded under the following circumstances –
(a) after conclusion of an assessment if the complaint is rejected or in the case of an indirect referral, if no further action is required;
(b) after conclusion of an investigation where it is found that –
(i) there was no contravention of the Act; or
(ii) there was a contravention of the Act and the said contravention is remedied;
(c) if a complaint is withdrawn by the complainant and the FPB is satisfied that there are no compelling reasons to proceed with the investigation;
(d) after resolution of a matter subsequent to the institution of proceedings before the Enforcement Committee as contemplated in clause 12 of these Procedures.