Overview

The Video Recordings Act 2010 essentially reactivated specific sections of the Video Recordings Act 1984 that had been temporarily suspended. This reactivation was done in compliance with European Union regulations concerning technical standards and information.

Description

This Act repealed and then immediately revived sections 1-17, 19, 21, and 22 of the 1984 Video Recordings Act. These sections relate to the regulation of the distribution of video recordings. The temporary suspension had been necessary to align UK law with the European Union's Technical Standards Directive (Directive 98/34/EC). The Act included transitional provisions in a schedule to ensure that actions taken under the 1984 Act before its temporary suspension remained legally valid. It also clarified how references to the 1984 Act should be interpreted after the 2010 Act's enactment and ensured compatibility with the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 regarding civil penalties.

Government Spending

The Act itself did not directly involve any new government spending. The effect on government spending relates to the enforcement of the reactivated sections of the 1984 Act, which could potentially involve administrative costs for regulatory bodies. No specific figures are available in this legislation.

Groups Affected

• Video distributors and retailers: They are directly affected by the regulations on the distribution of video recordings, which are now back in force. They must comply with these reactivated regulations.
• Regulatory bodies: Responsible for overseeing the compliance with the Act’s regulations, incurring costs related to enforcement.
• Law enforcement agencies: May be involved in investigating and prosecuting breaches of the regulations.

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