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The German System for Protection of Minors in the Area of Video and Computer Games

The German System for Protection of Minors in the Area of Video and Computer Games

An analysis of the deficiencies of video and computer games as well as possible courses of action to counteract them. 

Reacting to the current relevance of the topic and in the course of the evaluation of the system for the Protection of Minors from Harmful Media (JMStV and JuSchG), the Hans-Bredow-Institut brought forward the analytical procedures it intended in the area of video and computer games and has widened the scope of the investigation. The corresponding report was submitted at the end of June 2007.

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Project Description

The investigation proceeded via four steps: analysis of the framework for the protection of minors in the area of video and computer games, (2) analysis of adequacy and compliance, (3) Depiction of the general framework according to constitutional law, (4) analysis of deficits, analysis of suggestions for reform and development of options for action for optimising the protection of minors in the case of video and computer games.

On the basis of the existing results, the deficits established in the protection of minors in the case of video and computer games and their possible causes were collated.

Following on from that, options for action were developed, which could be considered in the case of legal or factual deficits, or of those related to execution, in achieving effective protection for minors.

Project Information

Overview

Duration: 2007-2007

Involved persons

Dr. Claudia Lampert • Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz • Hardy Dreier, M. A. • Inka Brunn • Prof. em. Dr. Uwe Hasebrink • Dr. Stephan Dreyer

Third party

Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend (BMFSFJ)

Cooperation Partner

Contact person

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz
Director (Chairperson)

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schulz

Leibniz-Institut für Medienforschung │ Hans-Bredow-Institut (HBI)
Rothenbaumchaussee 36
20148 Hamburg

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