The first and second readings of the "Film Censorship (Amendment) Bill 2021" by the Legislative Council today (1st) stipulate that film censors must consider whether the release of films is detrimental to national security, and empowers the Chief Secretary for Administration to think In the case of a film that is detrimental to national security, the issued approval certificate may be instructed to be revoked, and the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development may also extend the time limit for film inspection, not more than 28 days each time, and the number of times is unlimited.
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Affairs, Qiu Tenghua, said in a second reading that this amendment is in line with the revised guidelines for film censors in June. The purpose is to implement the "Minato National Security Law", improve the regulatory methods of the film censorship system, and effectively perform the maintenance of the country. Responsibilities for safety and set out guidelines for the industry.
Qiu Tenghua said that the passage of the electrical inspection and repair regulations will take effect immediately, and films that have been inspected or are still being processed before the entry into force are also restricted by the regulations.
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Qiu Tenghua: The revision of the regulations and the revision of the guidelines for electrical inspectors are in the same line
Qiu Tenghua said that since the implementation of the "Minato National Security Law" in June last year, the government has the responsibility to ensure that it fully fulfills its responsibility to maintain national security. Therefore, the bureau has updated the guidelines for film inspectors in June this year, stating that inspectors should be careful to pay attention to films Whether to portray actions that can constitute a threat to national security, as well as the objective effect of causing recognition, support, encouragement, or beautification of actions that endanger national security.
He said that this amendment is in line with the revised guidelines for film censors in June, which can improve the relevant legal basis and more effectively prevent and stop acts that endanger national security. He hoped that members of the legislature would support the draft amendment.
He said that once the bill is passed, it will take effect immediately, and films that have been inspected or are still being processed before it becomes effective are also restricted by the regulations.
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