TNAG-1814-FCO40-2575-Hong-Kong-Film-Censorship-Ordinance-1988-(No.-25-of-1988)-1988 — Page 12

(c)

whether there is a likelihood that the exhibition

of the film would seriously damage good relatio

with other territories.

(3) The censor shall, in viewing the film and

considering the matters referred to in subsection (2),

take into account the following matters

also

(a) the effect of the film as a whole and its likely

effect on the persons likely to view the film;

(b)

the artistic, educational, literary or scientific

merit of the film and its importance or value for

cultural or social reasons; and

(c)

in relation to the intended exhibition of the

film, the circumstances of such exhibition.

(4)

Subject to subsections (5) and (6), the censor

shall as soon as practicable after viewing the film,

considering the matters referred to in subsection (2) and

taking into account the matters referred to in subsection

(3) -

(a)

if he is of the opinion that the film is suitable

for exhibition, approve the film for exhibition,

give it a classification under section 12(1) and

record in writing by reference to the relevant

matter referred to in subsection (2) or (3) a