Written question asked by Lord Carlile of Berriew (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 July 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 July 2014. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 July 2014 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Film

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that film makers take into account the potential psychological effect of filming rape scenes on female actors.[HL986]

Answer

Under Section 1.28 of the Ofcom broadcasting code, due care must be taken over the physical and emotional welfare and the dignity of people under eighteen, and they must not be caused unnecessary distress or anxiety by their involvement in programmes, or by the broadcast of those programmes.

For adults, employers are under a common law duty of care to take steps reasonably necessary to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all their employees, as well as complying with relevant health and safety law. There is specific guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive in respect of the legal duties owed by employers for audio-visual productions, which includes conducting risk assessments and taking control measures in respect of identified risks.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL986; 755 c138WA
Session: 2014-15
Subjects: Film Rape Actors
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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