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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.