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This is a new
classification.
It will allow the
exhibition of films which
films which might be enjoyed by mature or
restricted audiences and which have hitherto had to be
often
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banned, or severely cut to the detriment of the story flow.
The proposed three-tier system will make it
possible for more than one version of a film to be
approved for exhibition to different audiences.
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It is also proposed that the appeal mechanism be
revamped by replacing the official-dominated review board
with a Board comprising a majority of non-official
dassen members, from whom a chairman will be appointed. This
provides a greater public input at this important level of
control.
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Sir,
As my final general observation on the Bill
I would point out that all the censorship processes and
procedures have been tightened to ensure that the
interests of the film industry are better taken into
account. The time constraints provided in the Bill are
maxima and I am confident that
am confident that in practice the Authority
functionaries will
and
other
discharge time
responsibilities well within the stipulated limits.
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their
Sir, I shall now comment more specifically on the
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draft Bill.