[Date]
LCR4803 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 16
September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, 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) The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996:
TWO possible classifications for publications:
1. PG (Parental Guidance):
o When awarded: This classification is given when a publication is
suitable for general viewing, but parental guidance is advised. Content
may contain mild violence, language, or themes that might not be
appropriate for younger audiences.
2. 18 (Restricted to Adults):
o When awarded: This classification is given when a publication
contains explicit content such as strong violence, explicit sexual
content, or strong language. This content is only suitable for adults
and is restricted to individuals aged 18 and above.
LCR4803 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 16
September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, 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) The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996:
TWO possible classifications for publications:
1. PG (Parental Guidance):
o When awarded: This classification is given when a publication is
suitable for general viewing, but parental guidance is advised. Content
may contain mild violence, language, or themes that might not be
appropriate for younger audiences.
2. 18 (Restricted to Adults):
o When awarded: This classification is given when a publication
contains explicit content such as strong violence, explicit sexual
content, or strong language. This content is only suitable for adults
and is restricted to individuals aged 18 and above.
