,LCR4803 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 16 September 2024 ; 100%
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1.1 (a) The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996 regulates
publications by making provision for a system of classification.
Name TWO possible classifications that can be given to
publications and indicate briefly when a publication will be
awarded each of these classifications. (5) (b) What is “virtual
child pornography”? What is the legal position surrounding the
issue of virtual child pornography? (5) 1.2 (a) Write notes on the
rationale for the crime of contempt of court. (5) (b) Name and
briefly explain the grounds of justification which can exclude
the element of unlawfulness in the crime of contempt of court.
(5) [20]
1.1 (a) Classifications under the Films and Publications Act
65 of 1996
The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996 provides a
framework for the classification of publications to protect
certain societal interests. Two possible classifications are:
1. "X18" Classification
o When Awarded: A publication or film is classified as
"X18" if it contains explicit sexual content or is
intended solely for adult viewers. This classification is
given to materials with highly explicit sexual content,
, nudity, or erotic behavior that is not suitable for
minors.
2. "PG" Classification
o When Awarded: A publication or film is given a
"PG" (Parental Guidance) classification if it contains
content that may not be suitable for children but is
generally acceptable for a younger audience when
accompanied by parental guidance. This classification
is used for materials with mild violence, language, or
themes that require supervision by parents or
guardians.
Reference: Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996, South
Africa.
1.1 (b) Virtual Child Pornography
Definition: Virtual child pornography refers to depictions of
sexually explicit conduct involving children that are created
through computer-generated imagery, animations, or digital
manipulations, rather than actual recordings of real children.
Legal Position:
• South Africa: Under the Films and Publications Act 65 of
1996, virtual child pornography is illegal. The Act
criminalizes any form of pornography that depicts children,
regardless of whether it involves real or fictional images.
The legal stance is grounded in the protection of children
from exploitation and the prohibition of materials that may
encourage or normalize the sexual abuse of minors.
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