Circular 37/05

Advertising of Toy Weapons

I would like to draw the attention of all broadcasters to the provisions of paragraph 20 (f) of the Code for the Protection of Minors wherein it is stated that “advertisements shall not depict toy weapons which are realistic (whether in size, shape or colour) and which can be confused with real weapons.”

Furthermore article 22A of the Arms Ordinance provides that:–

“No person shall sell or offer for sale, toys in the shape of firearms, arms proper, ammunition or knuckle dusters.”

25th August 2005