LCR4803 Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 16
September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE 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) Classifications under the Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996
The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996 provides a framework for
classifying publications. Two possible classifications are:
1. X18 Classification:
o When it's awarded: This classification is given to publications
containing explicit adult content, such as graphic sexual activity.
The content is restricted to adults, and the publication can only
be sold or distributed in designated adult premises.
2. 18 Classification:
o When it's awarded: This classification can be assigned to
publications that are not necessarily pornographic but contain
content that is unsuitable for minors. This may include strong
Semester 2 2024 - DUE 16
September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE 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) Classifications under the Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996
The Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996 provides a framework for
classifying publications. Two possible classifications are:
1. X18 Classification:
o When it's awarded: This classification is given to publications
containing explicit adult content, such as graphic sexual activity.
The content is restricted to adults, and the publication can only
be sold or distributed in designated adult premises.
2. 18 Classification:
o When it's awarded: This classification can be assigned to
publications that are not necessarily pornographic but contain
content that is unsuitable for minors. This may include strong
