Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996) Procedures Film and Publication Board Complaints Handling Procedures Chapter 2 : Definitions 2. Definitions

 

In these Procedures, any word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act, bears the meaning so assigned and, unless the context otherwise indicates –

 

“Act”

means the Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996), as amended;

 

“assessment”

means the process of screening a complaint by the FPB to confirm jurisdiction and make an initial finding;

 

“association”

means a group of persons organised for a joint purpose;

 

“child”

means any person under the age of 18 years;

 

“complainant”

means any person, group or class of persons, association, organisation or organ of state as contemplated in clause 6 of these Procedures;

 

“complaint”

means an oral, written or electronic communication alleging conduct or an omission in contravention of the Act addressed to the FPB;

 

“Constitution”

means the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996;

 

“day”

means any calendar day excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays;

 

“FPB”

means the Film and Publication Board, a body established by section 3 of the Act;

 

“organisation”

means an organised body, including a business, political party, trade union and charity;

 

“organ of state”

bears the meaning assigned to it in section 239 of the Constitution;

 

“person with a mental disability”

means a person aged 18 years or older whose cognitive ability appears to be comparable to that of a child or appears to render such person vulnerable and in need of assistance or protection;

 

“respondent”

means any person, group or class of persons, association, organisation or organ of state who is allegedly in contravention of the Act;

 

“the Act”

means the Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996), as amended.