The Turkish government has taken another step towards its goal of becoming a full member of the European Union by passing the Evaluation, Classification and Support of Cinema Works Law, worldcopyrightlawreport.com stated.
The new law replaces the Cinema, Video and Musical Works Law (Cinema Law), and is designed to ensure that Turkey is compliant with EU intellectual property requirements.
The law aims to support cinematographic works at all financial levels, from the project stage to production and post-production. In addition, the new law has set up the Board of Evaluation and Classification, which will evaluate such works according to various criteria, including respect of public morality, and (ii) protection of children and young people. Works that include violence and pornography will be subject to particular scrutiny.
Following the evaluation process, the work in question will be given a classification mark. If this mark is not visible on the work, the board can stop it from being released and screened, and (ii) may impose a fine on the film's producers and the person responsible for the screening. For other unauthorized acts relating to cinematographic works (eg, unauthorized reproduction or distribution), the Intellectual and Artistic Works Law (Copyright Law) will apply.
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