National Film and Video Censors Board

theme and treatment The context in which something (eg sex or violence) is presented is central to the question of its acceptability. Need to take into account of community concerns about religion, and prevent the exhibition of materials that are “objectionable” that is, likely to cause incitement, civil disorder, portray persons in demeaning manner, incite or condone sexual violence or glamorize criminal acts; Pre-alert: members of the public should have information through the giving of consumer information, to materials which they may find offensive, both for themselves and for children in their care.

We believe that adults (i.e. persons over 18) should be free, within the law, to choose what they wish to view
The requirement that the guidelines be published annually and revised on the basis of public inputs.