2. Licensing Act 2003
• An act of parliament if the United Kingdom.
The Act establishes a single integrated scheme
for licensing premises which are used for the
sale or supply of alcohol, to provide regulated
entertainment, or to provide late night
refreshment.
3. Broadcasting Act
• This is a law of the British parliament, often
regarded by both its supporters and its critics
as a quintessential example of Thatcherism.
The aim of the act was to reform the entire
structure of British broadcasting; British
television, in particular, had earlier been
described by Margaret Thatcher as “the last
bastion of restrictive practices” It governs
what can be shown on TV.
4. Privacy Law
• Refers to the laws which deal with the
regulation of personal information about
individuals which can be collected by
governments and other public as well as
private organisations and its storage and use.
5. Obscene Publications Act
• This law has governed what can be published
or released in England and Wales. The classic
definition of criminal obscenity is if it “tends
to deprave and corrupt”
6. Copyright & Intellectual Property Law
• Refers to any creative work or invention
considered to be the property of its creator.
Often, recognised and protected under the
corresponding fields of law. Owners are
granted certain exclusive rights, such as the
ability to publish to various markets, license
the manufacture and distribution of
inventions and sue in case of unlawful or
deceptive copying.
7. Race Relations Act 1976
• Was established by Parliament of United
Kingdom to prevent discrimination on the
grounds of race. Items that are covered
include discrimination on the grounds of
race, colour, nationality, ethnic and national
origin in the fields of employment, the
provision of goods and services, education
and public functions.
8. Libel Law
• English law allows actions for libel to be
brought in the High Court for any published
statements which are alleged to defame a
named or identifiable individual (or
individuals) in a manner which causes them
loss in their trade or profession, or causes a
reasonable person to think worse of him, her
or them.
9. Human Rights Act 1998
• Right to privacy. Right to live, exist. Right to have a
family. To own property. Free speech. Safety from
violence. Equality of both males and females; women’s
right. Fair trial. To be innocent until proven guilty. To be
a citizen of a country. The right to express his or her
sexual orientation. To vote. To seek asylum if a country
treats you badly, to think freely. To believe and practice
the religion a person wants. To peacefully protest
(speak against) a government or group. Health car
(medical care). Education. To communicate through a
language. Not be forced into marriage. The right to
love. The right to work.
