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Bill: Film Certification Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: We Say So! Party
Status[?]: passed
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: February 2632
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 Guidance. 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 | 21:25:36, September 01, 2008 CET | From | Hobrazian Extraordinary Gentlemen's Club | To | Debating the Film Certification Act |
| Message | Hobrazian Social Justice Party was working on introducing a similar bill; so once/hopefully we get any political weight- you can be sure to get our full support on this topic. |
| Date | 23:37:14, September 01, 2008 CET | From | (NWO) Church of Death | To | Debating the Film Certification Act |
| Message | Support. |
| Date | 03:03:45, September 04, 2008 CET | From | Classical Liberal Party | To | Debating the Film Certification Act |
| Message | I believe that this is a step in the right direction for Hobrazia. Kids should not be subjected to inappropriate content by irresponsible parents. |
| Date | 03:04:11, September 04, 2008 CET | From | Classical Liberal Party | To | Debating the Film Certification Act |
| Message | Or may I add, themselves. There should be tough penalties. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 181 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 62 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 157 |
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