Print does not have to be classified before being released to the public.
The protection of children is important. Freedom of speech is important too. These are sometimes difficult to reconcile.
Contact to the Press Council about content in newspaper stories and reports.
Contact the Office for Film and Literature Classification about content in books and magazines.
Print advertising is self-regulated by the media industry.
You may complain to the Advertising Standards Authority about an advertisement under the industry Advertising Code of Practice.
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Classifications |
Act governing censorship |
Regulatory authority |
Other and standards appraisors |
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The law does not require magazines, books and other non-film publications to be classified before they are released to the public. |
Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 |
Care for protection of children recognised.
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Key abbreviations:
BSA - Broadcasting Standards Authority
ASA - Advertising Standards Authority
OFLC - Office of Film & Literature Classification