Act partly in force at Royal Assent; wholly in force at 23.7.1985, see s. 8(2)

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Films Act 1985

1985 c. 21

An Act to repeal the Films Acts 1960 to 1980; to make further provision with respect to the financing of films; and for connected purposes.

[23rd May 1985]

Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

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<tocItem level="0" class="title" href="">Films Act 1985</tocItem>
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<inline name="tocHeading"> Repeal of Films Acts 1960 to 1980 and abolition of Cinematograph Films Council.</inline>
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<inline name="tocNum">2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Provisions relating to termination of levy on film exhibitors.</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/section/3/2001-03-22" level="1" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">3</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Dissolution of National Film Finance Corporation.</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/section/4/2001-03-22" level="1" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">4</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Final payments by British Film Fund Agency.</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/section/5/2001-03-22" level="1" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">5</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Financial assistance by Secretary of State in connection with the production of films.</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/section/6/2001-03-22" level="1" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">6</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Certification of master negatives, tapes and discs for purposes of section 72 of Finance Act 1982.</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/section/7/2001-03-22" level="1" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">7</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">
Repeals,
<abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>
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<inline name="tocHeading"> Short title, commencement and extent.</inline>
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<tocItem href="" level="1" class="schedules">
<inline name="tocHeading"> SCHEDULES</inline>
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<inline name="tocNum">SCHEDULE 1</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> CERTIFICATION FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 72 OF FINANCE ACT 1982 IN CASE OF BRITISH FILMS</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading"> Preliminary</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/1/paragraph/1/2001-03-22" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">1</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) In this Schedule— “Commonwealth country” means the United Kingdom,...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/1/crossheading/applications-for-certification-of-master-negatives-tapes-and-discs/2001-03-22" level="3" class="heading">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Applications for certification of master negatives, tapes and discs</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/1/paragraph/2/2001-03-22" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) An application for the certification by the Secretary of...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/1/crossheading/certification-by-secretary-of-state-of-master-negatives-tapes-and-discs/2001-03-22" level="3" class="heading">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Certification by Secretary of State of master negatives, tapes and discs</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/1/paragraph/3/2001-03-22" level="4" class="item">
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<inline name="tocHeading">(1) If the Secretary of State is satisfied that a...</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading"> British films for purposes of the Schedule</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Subject to paragraph 5, a film is a British...</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading"> Excluded films</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a film is not a...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/1/crossheading/ascertainment-of-labour-costs-and-playing-time/2001-03-22" level="3" class="heading">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Ascertainment of labour costs and playing time</inline>
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<inline name="tocNum">6</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) For the purposes of this Schedule the labour costs...</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading"> Determination of requisite amount of labour costs</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/1/paragraph/7/2001-03-22" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">7</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) For the purposes of paragraph 4(4) the requisite amount...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/1/crossheading/power-of-secretary-of-state-to-direct-alteration-of-labour-costs/2001-03-22" level="3" class="heading">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Power of Secretary of State to direct alteration of labour costs</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/1/paragraph/8/2001-03-22" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">8</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">Where it is material, in connection with an application under...</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/1/crossheading/determination-of-disputes/2001-03-22" level="3" class="heading">
<inline name="tocHeading"> Determination of disputes</inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/1/paragraph/9/2001-03-22" level="4" class="item">
<inline name="tocNum">9</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading">(1) Any person who is aggrieved by any decision of...</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading"> Regulations and orders</inline>
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<inline name="tocHeading">(1) The Secretary of State may make regulations— </inline>
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<tocItem href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/21/schedule/2/2001-03-22" level="2" class="schedule">
<inline name="tocNum">SCHEDULE 2</inline>
<inline name="tocHeading"> Repeals</inline>
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<p>An Act to repeal the Films Acts 1960 to 1980; to make further provision with respect to the financing of films; and for connected purposes.</p>
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<docDate date="1985-05-23">[23rd May 1985]</docDate>
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Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—
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