Few prosecutions have ever been taken for such offences, and it is even
doubtful whether, if they were taken, convictions would be recorded.
Some regulations (essential for this purpose) under the 1934 Amendment
Act have never been gazetted; nor have any under the 1953 amendment.

Although the censor receives few specific complaints, and although film
distributing and exhibiting interests state that they are complying with
the spirit of the unwritten law, the following undesirable practices
irritate a large section of the thinking public:

_(a) Publication of Grossly Extravagant Posters and Newspaper
Advertisements_ in which sex and sadism are often featured. The
theatre managers concerned state most definitely that nothing more
than genuine showmanship is behind this.

_(b) Screening of Inappropriate Trailers on Unsuitable Occasions:_
By their very nature, trailers are difficult to censor adequately
and, because of their origin and intent, are designed to have an
exaggerated impact upon audiences. Trailers of the worst type,
however, are sometimes shown at special children's sessions.

_(c) Mixing "A" and "U" Certificate Films:_ In the words of the
exhibitors, this is done "to obtain balanced programmes".

_(d) Admitting Children and Adolescents to Films With Restricted
Certificates:_ It is difficult for theatre managers to determine
the age of their patrons, and the warning notice of restricted
attendance exhibited at the theatre may have little effect. Should
the age be queried when entry is sought, an incorrect answer will
probably be given. Worst of all, perhaps, should the presence of