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or not a film is shown in the hands of a majority of
unofficials rather than a majority of officials as at
present. It will also provide further legal
safeguards to ensure that the censor does not misuse
his authority. The bill also has provision for a
degree of liberalisation of the existing censorship
criteria through the classification of films into
three categories. The philosophy behind these
proposals is to strike a balance between giving the
public a chance to see what they wish to see, whilst
at the same time providing safeguards against what
the community at large feels should not be publicly
exhibited, These proposals we understand are likely
to be welcomed by the public and the film industry.
Following further discussion with the Ad
Hoc Group and the film industry it is our intention,
subject of course to Executive Council's approval, to
introduce the bill into
into this Council OS soon gs
practicable in the next legislative session.
The film censorship regulations 1987 tabled
before this Council are designed for the sole purpose
of putting beyond doubt the legal basis of the
current film censorship practices. As such they do
по more than provide the framework to enable the
existing censorship practices to be continued. The
moking of these regulations is without prejudice to