Film and Publications Board invites public to submit their opinions concerning the amendment bill

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Film and Publications Board invites public to submit their opinions concerning the amendment bill --

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:45

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The public has until the end of April to make written submissions to voice their opinion on the Film and Publications Amendment Bill, B37-2015 (FPB). The bill seeks to amend the Film and Publications Act of 1996, so as to insert and amend certain definitions, it aims to implement a number of changes in the way things are classified and consumed on the internet.

The FPB bill, according to the Department of Communications, seeks to strengthen the law regarding explicit and violent content, outlaw child pornography online and decriminalise the online distribution of adult content.

According to hxtx, in August last year, the Right2Know Campaign (R2K) called on the FPB to publish the records of its public hearings and all the written submissions the FPB received after cabinet approved the Film and Publications Amendment Bill last year. There is every reason to believe that cabinet is attempting to push through the FPB s envisioned internet censorship regime, outlined in its Draft Online Regulation Policy, in the face of massive public opposition. We believe the record of public comment will confirm that the majority of South Africans want a free internet, R2K said in a statement.

If you would like to write to parliament on the issue, you have until 12h00 on 29 April 2016 to do so.

Submissions are to be addressed to the portfolio committee on communications:

Attention Thembinkosi Ngoma

WS3/106 3Rd Floor,

90 Plein Street,

Cape Town,

8001.

For enquiries or to obtain a copy of the bill contact (021) 403 7333 or email tngoma@parliament.gov.za or visit the parliamentary website.

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