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An Objectional Offence: A Critique of the Possession Offence in the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993

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posted on 2020-09-06, 22:55 authored by Dean KnightDean Knight
This article examines the strict liability offence of the possession of objectionable publications in s 131 of the Films, Videos, and Publications Classifications Act 1993 ("FVPCA"). The use of strict liability in relation to the possession offence was criticised during the passing of the FVPCA. This article explores fully the criticisms that can be made about the use of strict liability generally, specifically in the context of censorship legislation.

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Knight, D. R. (1997). An Objectional Offence: A Critique of the Possession Offence in the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993. Victoria University of Wellington Law Review, 27(3), 541-541. https://doi.org/10.26686/vuwlr.v27i3.6106

Journal title

Victoria University of Wellington Law Review

Volume

27

Issue

3

Publication date

1997-11-03

Pagination

541-541

Publisher

Victoria University of Wellington Library

Publication status

Published online

Online publication date

1997-11-03

ISSN

1171-042X

eISSN

1171-042X

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