Regulation

Libertarianism – Libertarianism is a view in politics and philosophy that focuses on liberty. Libertarianism says that it is usually better to give people more free choice. It also says that the government should have less control over people. There are different kinds of libertarianism in both left-wing and right-wing politics.

Authoritarian – authoritarianism, principle of blind submission to authority, as opposed to individual freedom of thought and action. In government, authoritarianism denotes any political system that concentrates power in the hands of a leader or a small elite that is not constitutionally responsible to the body of the people.

Key QuestionFocusSpecific
Why do we regulate?Protection, Health and safety, Good working practices, Privacy, Liable slander deformation of characterCrime, Protection of children, Rooney vs Vardy, Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard, Job security, Equal pay
What gets regulated?Films, Advertising, T.V, Music, Video games, Internet, Books (News Papers), Kids program, Radio, The newsBlinded by the light by the BBFC,
Regulation of air bags stored in cars
Who regulates what?Government,
BBFC (Cinema),
OFCOM (regulation of broadcasting),
Individuals.
IPSO (regulates newspapers)
MPCS (music)
PRS (music)
PEGI (games)
How will regulation take place?Copy right,
Rating system,
Age rating,
Explicit (songs)

A ‘permissive society’ is one in which liberal behaviour becomes more accepted – particularly with regard to sexual freedoms

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