Video Recordings Act 1984 (1984 c 39)

This Act was primarily introduced to regulate the distribution, supply, and classification of video recordings within the UK. It mandated that all video recordings offered for sale or hire must be classified by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). Its aim was to shield the public, particularly minors, from content deemed inappropriate or harmful. The Act empowered the Secretary of State to set penalties for non-compliance and established a legal framework for classifying video content, significantly influencing content regulation and censorship in the home entertainment sector.

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Video Recordings Act 1984 (1984 c 39)

This Act was primarily introduced to regulate the distribution, supply, and classification of video recordings within the UK. It mandated that all video recordings offered for sale or hire must be classified by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). Its aim was to shield the public, particularly minors, from content deemed inappropriate or harmful. The Act empowered the Secretary of State to set penalties for non-compliance and established a legal framework for classifying video content, significantly influencing content regulation and censorship in the home entertainment sector.

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Video Recordings Act 1984 (1984 c 39)

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