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British Board of Film Classification (Accountability to Parliament and Appeals) Bill

I will not allow my hon. Friend to tempt me down the primrose path that inevitably leads to offence in the Whips Office, as that is not something that I seek, but his substantive point—I apologise for not answering it—is important. I do not have to be a murderer to know that murder is wrong. I do not have to be a rapist to know that rape is wrong. I am demonstrably not a woman, but I know that the denigration of women in some of these films is foul and indefensible. When one sees a film such as ““SS Extermination Camp”” one knows that that ain't about Butlins. I understand that we are on shaky territory, because this comes down to a question of analysis. However, how many films, video games and DVDs each year would be so contentious that they would be the subject of the proposals? The guidance proposed by the hon. Member for Canterbury would let in some sunlight and daylight, so although we might have to view some, they would be fewer because of the Bill.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
472 c1379 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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