Discussions on Age Group 18+ in Parliament

Baku / 03.10.18 / Turan: In the near future, when broadcasting information "for adults" on TV, the designation of the age category of the program 18+ will be included.

Broadcasters will be required to do this during a television broadcast with a special badge, and with a special message on the radio.

These amendments are stipulated by the draft law "On the protection of children from harmful information", considered on October 3 in the second reading at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on human rights. This is stated in the press service of the Parliament.

The draft law "On the protection of children from harmful information" consists of 5 sections and 19 articles. It explains such concepts as getting information by children; data damaging the authority of the family institution; age classification of information products; demonstrations of violence and cruelty.

The third section of the project speaks about the designation of information and features of the designation of information. According to the project, advertising in programs for children, movies and videos and in children's periodicals has to comply with the children's age category.

MPs recommended the bill for consideration by the Milli Majlis. -0-