The Ministry for Tourism, Culture and the Environment is launching a consultation process relating to the proposed amendments to the Stage and Film Classification framework for Malta. The aim of these amendments is to update Malta’s legislative framework regulating the classification of films and theatrical and other stage productions.

The proposed amendments shall harmonise age-classification practices for film in Malta with established international practices in this field. Furthermore, it is being proposed that age-classification for theatre and other stage productions shall become self-regulatory, based on established and agreed criteria that shall serve as guidelines for operators in the sector.

A Guidance Board that shall assist in the formulation and regular updating of these guidelines, as well as serving as an advisory body for operators requesting guidance on matters relating to age-classification for their productions shall also be established. Artists, film and performing arts practitioners, operators and professionals from the sector, as well as any organisation or member of the public may send feedback in writing on the proposed amendments by using the following email address: classification.mtce@gov.mt

The consultation process is open until the 7^th February 2012.