South African Council for Educators Act, 2000
R 385
Films and Publications Act, 1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996)Chapter 2 : Film and Publication Board, Council, Appeal Tribunal and Enforcement Committee2. Objects of Act |
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]
