LCR4803 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024 - DUE
16 September 2024
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, LCR4803 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 16 September 2024
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 (5 marks)
Possible Classifications:
1. "X18" Classification:
o When Applied: This classification is applied to explicit adult material,
including pornography that may be legally distributed but only under strict
conditions, such as in licensed adult premises. This content is not suitable
for children and is intended strictly for adults.
2. "Refused Classification" (RC):
o When Applied: A publication may be refused classification if it contains
content deemed offensive or harmful, such as child pornography, material
Semester 2 2024 - DUE
16 September 2024
[Company address]
, LCR4803 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 16 September 2024
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 (5 marks)
Possible Classifications:
1. "X18" Classification:
o When Applied: This classification is applied to explicit adult material,
including pornography that may be legally distributed but only under strict
conditions, such as in licensed adult premises. This content is not suitable
for children and is intended strictly for adults.
2. "Refused Classification" (RC):
o When Applied: A publication may be refused classification if it contains
content deemed offensive or harmful, such as child pornography, material
