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(a)

ordinary good taste and common sense;

(b)

respect for the opinions of the public; and

(c)

respect for law and social institutions.

The note further lists the criteria on which a film or its

related advertising material may be disapproved. The existing censorship guidelines and standards have worked

satisfactorily.

be They will

exercise to introduce the film classification system.

reviewed as

part of

the

On this particular occasion, the Mass Transit

advertisement

in

stations

without

Railway

has Corporation

allowed the

to be put question

on display at its

checking whether the material has obtained the approval of

the Film Censorship Authority. The Corporation has since

been reminded of the provisions under Chapter 172 and has

subsequently

to display any film

advertising material which does not bear the Authority's

official mark. The Authority will continue to keep

close watch over the display of film advertising materials.

undertaken

not

As regards penalties for this type of offence,

Section 5 of Chapter 172 provides for a maximum fine of

$10,000

for six months on summary

and

imprisonment

conviction.

Consideration

the

penalties

in

the

context of

is being given

the

to

increasing

proposed

Film

Censorship Bill.