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Question re. images of victims of genocide in Palestine

Ali Anwar made this Official Information request to Office of Film and Literature Classification

Response to this request is long overdue. By law Office of Film and Literature Classification should have responded by now (details and exceptions). The requester can complain to the Ombudsman.

From: Ali Anwar

Dear Office of Film and Literature Classification,

Over the last day, images have been circulated of a Palestinian civilian who had been taken hostage by the Israeli Defense Forces, and then murdered by being driven over with a tracked vehicle while he was still alive.
https://www.instagram.com/middleeastmatt...

I am aware that imagery of previous genocidal zionist actions like the mosque attacks committed by Brenton Tarrant in Christchurch in 2019 has been classified as obscene. Are these images of zionist atrocities in Gaza in 2024 also considered obscene, or may they be legally circulated in appropriate settings by those who oppose the support of the Luxon government for these actions?

Yours faithfully,
Ali Anwar

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From: Information Unit
Office of Film and Literature Classification

Thank you for contacting Te Mana Whakaatu—Classification Office.
We will endeavour to respond to you within five working days.  This may
not be possible during public holiday periods.  You may find the
information you need on our [1]website or [2]Facebook page.
If your query is urgent, please phone +64 4 471 6770.  Our office hours
are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm weekdays.
To report objectionable material, please contact the Department of
Internal Affairs’ Digital Safety Group using [3]this form.

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From: Information Unit
Office of Film and Literature Classification

Attachment 20240308 OIA Response to A Anwar 6585.pdf
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Kia ora Ali,

 

Thank you for your request for information under the Official Information
Act 1982 about objectionable imagery, which was received by the
Classification Office on 1 March 2024.

 

Please find attached a response to your request.

 

Kind regards,

 

Blair M (he/him)

Kaitohutohu Matua | Senior Advisor

Te Mana Whakaatu | Classification Office

 

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