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The Commissioner for Television and Entertainment
Licensing has staff members in his Newspaper Registration
Unit employed full-time in patrolling outlets which sell
comics. In addition, the Police, subject to local
resources and priorities, take enforcement action against
outlets suspected of selling obscene material. Most cases
now under investigation are initiated by the Commissioner
for Television and Entertainment Licensing's staff;
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however, complaints and referrals from District Boards and itioned source of information
the public are a valuable additione
that we obtain.
Sir, those who peddle obscene material to young
people are criminals and, like criminals, they take steps
to conceal their activities. With the co-operation of the
Police and the public, we have had sufficient successful
prosecutions to convince retailers that there is a
significant risk on selling obscene or indecent material
to young people.
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