Italy

[IT] Amendment of the Law on Cinema and the Boards of Censorship

IRIS 1995-7:1/17

Laurence Richard

Banque Saint Dominique

The Law of 30 May 1995 amends the terms of the decree of 29 March 1995 on "the reorganisation of areas of jurisdiction with regard to Tourism, Sport and Entertainment." These responsibilities previously came under the responsibility of the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, which disappeared following the 1993 referendum, and will now be taken over by the Regions, under State supervision and control. The law also streamlines procedures for distribution of State-aided funds for cinematographic production. There will now be eight Boards of Censorship for television broadcasting between 7am and 11pm. They will each comprise 11 members, including representatives of parents' and animal welfare associations.