In this paper an account of the legal and administrative framework and processes is developed in relation to the censorship of films, videos and literature. 'Literature' is used here more or less interchangeably with 'publications' which is the term preferred in the statutes. The paper starts with a brief historical overview and analysis of the censorship system, followed by sections outlining the current framework of law and administration in this field. It is written in the context of the likely implementation of the recommendations of the Law Reform Commission's 1991 Report on Censorship Procedure.
