New Zealand: Issued Classification Office decision designating “Buffalo mass shooting livestream” as objectionable
Description
Issued Classification Office decision designating “Buffalo mass shooting livestream” as objectionable
On 16 May 2022, the Classification Office announced the temporary ban of the livestream video of the Buffalo mass shooting, following the decision to temporarily ban the shooter's manifesto. The video, which is 6 minutes and 52 seconds long, was cla…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body