Indecent Publications Tribunal
The Indecent Publications Tribunal was a government censorship organisation that operated in New Zealand from 1964 until 1993. It was established under the Indecent Publications Act 1963 and consisted of five members, with one a High Court barrister or solicitor, and four other members with two having qualifications in the field of literature or education. John Robson, a senior public servant, was instrumental in having provisions for the Tribunal to be established under the Act.
| Indecent Publications Tribunal | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1 January 1964 |
| Dissolved | 26 August 1993 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of New Zealand |
| Composition method | Executive selection |
| Appeals to | High Court of New Zealand |
| Judge term length | 5 years |
| Number of positions | 5 |
| Type of tribunal | Commission of Inquiry |
Decisions made by the Tribunal are still in force unless subsequently overturned after being re-classified. The Office of Film and Literature Classification now serves a similar function.
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