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After calling for a ban on broadcasting pornographic films on television (see IRIS 2002-8: 7 and IRIS 2002-10: 10) taking note of the recommendations contained in the Kriegel report on violence on television (see IRIS 2003-1: 9), the Conseil supérieur de l'audiovisuel (audio-visual regulatory body - CSA) has now adopted a deliberation that details and supplements the existing arrangements in order to restrict the broadcasting of programmes of this type on television (programmes that fall into the so-called "Category V", which covers "cinematographic works that may not be shown to young people under...

In the dispute over the possible harm to minors caused by violent scenes in the film "Saving Private Ryan", the Oberverwaltungsgericht Berlin (Berlin Administrative Appeals Court - OVG) has overturned an emergency ruling by the Verwaltungsgericht Berlin (Berlin Administrative Court). The case concerns the granting of special permission to broadcast the film at 8.15 pm. Since the film was rated "16", it would have had to be shown after 10 pm unless such permission were granted. The body responsible for granting special permission is the Medienanstalt Berlin-Brandenburg (Berlin-Brandenburg Media...

On 5 March 2003, the Broadcasting Council of the Republic of Macedonia adopted a Recommendation on the Protection of Minors from Harmful Radio and Television Content. The recommendation's provisions cover issues such as transmission times, presentation of violence, pornography, sexuality and nudity, and the use of explicit language and profanities. Watersheds and warning symbols to be shown before the start of a programme are designed to protect minors. Broadcasters are urged to use the recommendation to develop self-regulatory standards and set up control mechanisms for monitoring the application...

The Statute "On Television and Radio Broadcasting" was adopted in Azerbaijan, thus making the country the 8th Republic of the former Soviet Union to have a separate broadcasting act. The statute is based on principles of freedom of broadcasting in Azerbaijan; inadmissibility of censorship and/or interference by government bodies with the editorial activity of broadcasters; as well as protection of the professional independence of broadcasters. Under the present Statute, no broadcaster may own more than two TV and three radio channels (or programmes). Broadcasting in Azerbaijan shall be carried...

The UK Home Office (the equivalent of a Ministry of the Interior) includes a task force on child protection on the Internet; this is a co-regulatory body including, in addition to as government officials, representatives of opposition parties, child welfare organisations, the Internet industry, the police and others. It was established in 2001 after fears of abuse of the Internet by paedophiles. The task force has published a set of good practice models and guidance for the Internet industry applying to chat services, instant messaging and web-based services. The models and guidance are voluntary...