The Consumer Council has received several complaints against a cinema operator selling tickets for a R13 movie to underage children.
Council Chief Executive Seema Shandil says these tickets were also sold at adult prices and the Council views these acts by cinema operators as deeply unethical.
Shandil says the council sought clarification from the Fiji Censor Board on the issue and was advised that under section 13 of the ‘Cinematographic Films Act’ cinema operators are restricted from exhibiting R 13 movies to children under the age of 13.
The chief executive says cinema operators should take all appropriate steps to verify the age of its consumers, for movies with age restrictions for viewing.
Source: Consumer Council receives complaints against a cinema operator – FBC News