New Zealand: Classification Office assessment of "13 Reasons Why" qualification as objectionable
Progress
Current status
in force
27 Apr 2017 in force
Scope
Implementers
New Zealand
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
platform intermediary: other
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Classification Office decision designating “13 Reasons Why” as objectionable
On 27 April 2017, the New Zealand Classification Office concluded an investigation into the content of the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why", following concerns over its portrayal of sensitive themes such as suicide, sexual violence, and bullying. The…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body