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Audiovisual Society v. France 2 (Telematin)

The Audiovisual Society, an administrative agency which monitors media compliance with broadcasting and other laws, issued a written warning to channel France 2 (Telematin) for broadcasting a television segment with an individual who was smoking. The Audiovisual Society held that the depiction of the smoker constituted unlawful promotion of tobacco in violation of the Public Health Code.

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Audiovisual Society (CSA) v. France 2 (Telematin), Decision No. 2010-143, Conseil Superieur de l'Audiovisuel (2010).

  • France
  • Feb 9, 2010
  • Conseil Superieur de l'Audiovisuel

Parties

Plaintiff Conseil Superieur de l'Audiovisuel (CSA)

Defendant France 2 (Telematin)

Legislation Cited

Article L3323

Related Documents

None

Type of Litigation

Government Enforcement Action
Government, through its agencies and officials including prosecutors, may seek to enforce its health laws. For example, the government may revoke the license of a retailer that sells tobacco products to minors. These cases may also directly involve the tobacco industry, for example, a government might impound and destroy improperly labeled cigarette packs.

Tobacco Control Topics

Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship
Measures restricting any form of direct or indirect tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. (See FCTC Art. 13)

Substantive Issues

Tobacco Control Law Violation
A claim of a violation of a tobacco control law or statute.

Type of Tobacco Product

None

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