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In IRIS 1996-10: 4 we reported on a Communication by the European Commission on illegal and harmful content on the Internet and on the European Commission's Green Paper on the protection of minors and human dignity in audio-visual and information services. In addition to these documents, in an attempt to prevent harmful content being distributed on the Internet, the Commission is promoting initiatives which are aimed at increasing the general awareness among parents, teachers, public sector and the information industry about how to deal with the issue in practical terms. Under the heading `Promoting...

The Department of National Heritage concluded a month's negotiations with the BBC, the Independent Television Commission (ITC), and the Broadcasting Standards Council (BSC) by agreeing on a `programme of action' which is the latest attempt to deal with the public's concern regarding violent programming on television. The programme contains four points: the three regulators will continue their efforts to ensure that programme makers adhere to and maintain the proper standards and that any transgressions will be `firmly' dealt with; the three bodies will work together to `educate viewers' about the...

Since 18 November 1996, for the protection of minors, it has been obligatory to identify films which contain violent or erotic material. Agreement was reached between the CSA ( Conseil Supérieur de l'Audiovisuel) , the French regulatory body for the media, and the national terrestial TV channels TF1, France 2, France 3 and M6. Five categories have been established in all: programmes are classified according to their compatibility with the spiritual, moral and mental development of children and young people. The classification, to be done by the above-mentioned broadcasters themselves, applies to...

On 2 July 1996 the National Council of Slovakia adopted a new law on advertising which came into force on 1 September 1996. The general requirements of the law are: advertising must comply with the regulations governing competition; it must not overstep the bounds of public decency; it must not abuse the trust of the consumer. Misleading or hidden advertising is prohibited, as is advertising which wounds human dignity, or which insults national or religious feelings. There is a blanket ban on advertising by fax or by telephone. Minors are given special protection: any form of advertising which...

On 3 July 1996 the Supreme Council of the Ukrainian Parliament promulgated a new law on advertising. The law defines advertising as specific information about people or objects, which is circulated in a particular format or manner for the purpose of making a profit, either directly or indirectly. In addition to direct prohibitions relating to the content of advertisements, the law restricts targeted methods of advertising. There is a blanket ban on advertising for prescription medicines and addictive substances. The advertising of medicines is regulated in detail by guidelines issued by the Ukrainian...