broadcast rules by country

[chris200x9]

I was wondering if anyone could point me to somewhere that tells me the broadcast rules by country i.e canda can say sh*t but america can't. Stuff like that I just want to see how far tv can go in ANY country.

[Sporkman]

I think that in the US it also depends on the time of day (i.e. when kids may be watching).

[sydbat]

I was wondering if anyone could point me to somewhere that tells me the broadcast rules by country i.e canda can say sh*t but america can't. Stuff like that I just want to see how far tv can go in ANY country.In Canada - CRTC (http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/home-accueil.htm).

In the US - FCC (http://www.fcc.gov/).

In other countries - Everyone's best friend (http://www.google.com).

[chris200x9]

In Canada - CRTC (http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/home-accueil.htm).

In the US - FCC (http://www.fcc.gov/).

In other countries - Everyone's best friend (http://www.google.com).

Thanks. I googled already for a comparitive list I couldn't find one that's why I'm asking here if anyone knows of one. I don't really want to google every country's rules individually.

[sydbat]

Thanks. I googled already for a comparitive list I couldn't find one that's why I'm asking here if anyone knows of one. I don't really want to google every country's rules individually.You most likely will have to. I don't think such a comprehensive list exists - yet.

There's a challenge for you - collect all that data and share your research in a point-by-point comparative list.

[NCLI]

Preferably a Wikipedia article.

[Brunellus]

Would require a fair amount of work; You'd be looking for laws or regulations (yes, there is a difference) across numerous countries. Plus, the laws or regulations aren't as self-explanatory as you want them to be--many will be written quite broadly, and few will give precise schedules of what words/concepts/situations are usable at what time.

[BuffaloX]

I always found it hilarious how in some countries, you can show extreme violence, but if a four letter word is said, all you hear is beep.
And nakedness and anything beyond kissing is considered inappropriate.

In Denmark the only rules AFAIK are the rules that goes for everybody.
Like you are not allowed to discriminate against minorities, incite unlawful acts, slandering and basic stuff like that.

Best I could find:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_by_country
Turns out Censorship is prohibited as per the Constitution here. :)

[Dustin2128]

Turns out Censorship is prohibited as per the Constitution here. :)
lucky you...

[mips]

South Africa, http://bccsanew.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=536&Itemid=35

[mips]

Best I could find:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_by_country
Turns out Censorship is prohibited as per the Constitution here. :)

Censorship is banned in many countries, but that does not mean they can broadcast something like Apocalypse Now or Deep Throat when children just got home from school. They are just applying common sense & logic. Out of the western nations I reckon the USA has the most censorship, they even sensor nature documentaries #-o