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Bill: Film Certification Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: We Say So! Party
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: March 2432
Description[?]:
| In order to help parent(s)/guardian(s) decide on the suitability of films for their children to watch, and in order to prevent children from seeing graphic violence and/or sex whilst watching a film without the consent of the parent/guardian, the Government will introduce a Certifications system. This system will rate all films and television programmes within certain categories (as described below) defined by age. Parent(s)/guardian(s) may, should they wish, over rule said system in regards which films or programmes are purchased, but may not in regards access to cinemas, but the child may not without the permission of the parent/guardian. Ratings: U - Universal. Film/programme is suitable for all ages. PG - Parental Guidence. General viewing, but some scenes may not be suitable for young children. 12 - Suitable only for persons of 12 years and over. 15 - Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over. 18 - Suitable only for persons of 18 years and over. Certifications are decided upon by the Hobrazian Board of Film Certification (HBFC). |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of the viewing of movies.
Old value:: The viewing of movies is not regulated by the government.
Current: The government sets a range of standards (to be determined) but these only apply to movie theaters.
Proposed: The government sets a range of standards (to be determined) but these only apply to movie theaters.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 01:55:59, July 20, 2007 CET | From | National Imperial Hobrazian Front | To | Debating the Film Certification Act |
| Message | We feel this is a waste of taxpayer crowns. Once again, we will state that it is the responsibility of parents to monitor and approve what children watch. |
| Date | 02:06:04, July 20, 2007 CET | From | Hobrazian Peoples Party | To | Debating the Film Certification Act |
| Message | We can accept this as it follows the ideas of the previous video gaming legislation. |
| Date | 09:03:59, July 20, 2007 CET | From | We Say So! Party | To | Debating the Film Certification Act |
| Message | And we once again reiterate, if the parents aren't there then a decision must be made on suitability. In regards their own homes the parents do decide, in regards public places (i.e. cinemas) then decisions must be made so as to protect minors. |
| Date | 20:22:25, July 20, 2007 CET | From | Hobrazian Peoples Party | To | Debating the Film Certification Act |
| Message | We then ask the WSS!P whether this rule should also apply for sexual actions in public? We have previously several times proposed to protect the unwilling with legislation like this and we would like to ask if the WSS!P is behind us in this? |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 195 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 204 | ||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 1 |
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