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(1)Section 63 does not apply to excluded images.
(2)An “excluded image” is an image which forms part of a series of images contained in a recording of the whole or part of a classified work.
(3)But such an image is not an “excluded image” if—
(a)it is contained in a recording of an extract from a classified work, and
(b)it is of such a nature that it must reasonably be assumed to have been extracted (whether with or without other images) solely or principally for the purpose of sexual arousal.
(4)Where an extracted image is one of a series of images contained in the recording, the question whether the image is of such a nature as is mentioned in subsection (3)(b) is to be determined by reference to—
(a)the image itself, and
(b)(if the series of images is such as to be capable of providing a context for the image) the context in which it occurs in the series of images;
and section 63(5) applies in connection with determining that question as it applies in connection with determining whether an image is pornographic.
(5)In determining for the purposes of this section whether a recording is a recording of the whole or part of a classified work, any alteration attributable to—
(a)a defect caused for technical reasons or by inadvertence on the part of any person, or
(b)the inclusion in the recording of any extraneous material (such as advertisements),
is to be disregarded.
(6)Nothing in this section is to be taken as affecting any duty of a designated authority to have regard to section 63 (along with other enactments creating criminal offences) in determining whether a video work is suitable for a classification certificate to be issued in respect of it.
(7)In this section—
“classified work” means (subject to subsection (8)) a video work in respect of which a classification certificate has been issued by a designated authority (whether before or after the commencement of this section);
“classification certificate” and “video work” have the same meanings as in the Video Recordings Act 1984 (c. 39);
“designated authority” means an authority which has been designated by the Secretary of State under section 4 of that Act;
“extract” includes an extract consisting of a single image;
“image” and “pornographic” have the same meanings as in section 63;
“recording” means any disc, tape or other device capable of storing data electronically and from which images may be produced (by any means).
(8)Section 22(3) of the Video Recordings Act 1984 (effect of alterations) applies for the purposes of this section as it applies for the purposes of that Act.
Commencement Information
I1S. 64 in force at 26.1.2009 by S.I. 2008/2993, art. 2(2)(b)
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