What is the definition of monopoly?
Single company or group owns all or nearly all of the market for a given type of product or service. By definition, monopoly is characterized by an absence of competition, which often results in
high prices and inferior products. According to a strict academic definition, a monopoly is a market containing a single firm. In such instances where a single form holds monopoly power, the company will typically be forced to divest its assets. Antimonopoly regulation protects free markets from being dominated by a single entity.
Why is it important to ensure that no single media producer in the UK has a monopoly?
It is important to maintain a range of producers owning different aspects of the media industry.
Why is consumer choice important?
It gives customers of your product the right to choose in regards of how they purchase and utilise the product.
What is the definition of censorship?
Censorship is the act of withholding information or a production from the public. Usually done because the product is seen as potentially harmful or offensive.
Why do some people think there is a fine line between censorship and protecting the public interest?
Some people think there is a fine line between censorship and protecting the public because sometimes when films are made in the industry they cannot be released because they have failed to not break the censorship law, something that is so extreme cannot be released as it could cause distribution and many other things, things like this are kept from the public because of the act as it says it must protect the public and also if seen it could be offensive or harmful. Some people believe this is wrong and we have free will to do what we want so others should not be able to stop us from that and film producers are sometimes annoyed but it's breaking the law if shown.
Why should under 18s be subject to particular consideration by regulators?
Under 18's are subject to particular consideration by regulators because of the things that are on the film/tv ect, if it isn't suitable for anyone under 18 then it is marked an 18 and when released in cinema's people under the age of 18 will not be allowed to see it without ID, it's for our safety because of the scenes in it could be horrifying or disturbing or could make someone ill by watching it. That is also why some games are made 18's because the language is not suitable for children or what you see on it could be illegal and it prevents anyone under the age of 18 from copying of something the have seen on a film or game.
