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[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Music review and approval[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Music review and approval'''[/td] [td]|CNCCS reviews and approves all musical content before it is publicly performed or distributed. This includes both live performances and [[Sound recording and reproduction|recorded music]]. The commission ensures that songs do not contain content deemed harmful to public order or morals, such as [[Ethnic hatred|racial]] or [[Ethnic hatred|tribal hatred]], defamatory language, or insults. No music (whether performed by live [[Orchestra|orchestras]] or distributed via records, [[Tape recorder|tapes]], or [[Audio file format|digital formats]]) can be broadcast without prior approval from the CNCCS.[/td]
[td]|CNCCS reviews and approves all musical content before it is publicly performed or distributed. This includes both live performances and [[Sound recording and reproduction|recorded music]]. The commission ensures that songs do not contain content deemed harmful to public order or morals, such as [[Ethnic hatred|racial]] or [[Ethnic hatred|tribal hatred]], defamatory language, or insults. No music (whether performed by live [[Orchestra|orchestras]] or distributed via records, [[Tape recorder|tapes]], or [[Audio file format|digital formats]]) can be broadcast without prior approval from the CNCCS.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td]
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[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Censorship of music recordings[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Censorship of music recordings'''[/td] [td]|Before the production and release of music recordings, individuals or entities involved in the creation of musical content are required to submit their material, including [[lyrics]], to the CNCCS for evaluation. If a song is found to be inconsistent with national moral standards or potentially inciteful, the commission has the authority to withhold approval, preventing the song from being produced or publicly disseminated.[/td]
[td]|Before the production and release of music recordings, individuals or entities involved in the creation of musical content are required to submit their material, including [[lyrics]], to the CNCCS for evaluation. If a song is found to be inconsistent with national moral standards or potentially inciteful, the commission has the authority to withhold approval, preventing the song from being produced or publicly disseminated.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td]
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[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Enforcement of censorship decisions[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Enforcement of censorship decisions'''[/td] [td]|Once the CNCCS has made a decision regarding a song or performance, its ruling is enforceable by law. The [[Ministry of Justice and Keeper of the Seals (Democratic Republic of the Congo)|Ministry of Justice and Keeper of the Seals]] validates these decisions, and judicial authoritiesβincluding [[public prosecutors]] and [[Congolese National Police|police officers]]βare tasked with ensuring compliance. In practice, this includes the [[confiscation]] and destruction of prohibited music materials, thus preventing the spread of content deemed harmful or offensive.[/td]
[td]|Once the CNCCS has made a decision regarding a song or performance, its ruling is enforceable by law. The [[Ministry of Justice and Keeper of the Seals (Democratic Republic of the Congo)|Ministry of Justice and Keeper of the Seals]] validates these decisions, and judicial authoritiesβincluding [[public prosecutors]] and [[Congolese National Police|police officers]]βare tasked with ensuring compliance. In practice, this includes the [[confiscation]] and destruction of prohibited music materials, thus preventing the spread of content deemed harmful or offensive.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td]
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[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Public access to censorship records[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Public access to censorship records'''[/td] [td]|To ensure transparency and accountability, the CNCCS maintains a public register of all songs and performances that have been either approved or banned. This register is accessible at the Kinshasa District Court (''Tribunal de grande instance de Kinshasa''), where members of the public can consult the status of any song or performance. Any content that has not been submitted for review before its release may also be subject to censure, should it later be deemed to violate public morals or incite hate.[/td]
[td]|To ensure transparency and accountability, the CNCCS maintains a public register of all songs and performances that have been either approved or banned. This register is accessible at the Kinshasa District Court (''Tribunal de grande instance de Kinshasa''), where members of the public can consult the status of any song or performance. Any content that has not been submitted for review before its release may also be subject to censure, should it later be deemed to violate public morals or incite hate.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td]
[td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td] [td]|-[/td]
[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Regulation of performances and audiovisual media[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Regulation of performances and audiovisual media'''[/td] [td]|The CNCCS's role extends beyond music to include [[Cinema of the Democratic Republic of the Congo|films]] and other public performances. According to Law No. 0003 of 21 February 1996, any public performance, whether a song or film, must be approved by the CNCCS before it can be presented to an audience or broadcast. This includes the regulation of [[Pornography|pornographic]] films, which can only be shown to the public if they have received explicit authorization from the commission. The oversight of such content is particularly important given its potential to negatively impact the development and education of minors, a responsibility that the CNCCS takes seriously.[/td]
[td]|The CNCCS's role extends beyond music to include [[Cinema of the Democratic Republic of the Congo|films]] and other public performances. According to Law No. 0003 of 21 February 1996, any public performance, whether a song or film, must be approved by the CNCCS before it can be presented to an audience or broadcast. This includes the regulation of [[Pornography|pornographic]] films, which can only be shown to the public if they have received explicit authorization from the commission. The oversight of such content is particularly important given its potential to negatively impact the development and education of minors, a responsibility that the CNCCS takes seriously.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />[/td]
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[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Legal penalties for non-compliance[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Legal penalties for non-compliance'''[/td] [td]|The CNCCS has the authority to impose [[Civil penalty|legal penalties]] on individuals or entities that fail to adhere to its censorship rules. According to the Congolese Penal Code, penalties can be levied against those who distribute songs, films, or performances without prior approval from the commission or violate other provisions outlined in the commission's regulations. The law also allows the commission to prohibit the further dissemination of recordings that were released prior to its establishment if they are later found to contravene the prescribed standards of decency and public order.[/td]
[td]|The CNCCS has the authority to impose [[Civil penalty|legal penalties]] on individuals or entities that fail to adhere to its censorship rules. According to the Congolese Penal Code, penalties can be levied against those who distribute songs, films, or performances without prior approval from the commission or violate other provisions outlined in the commission's regulations. The law also allows the commission to prohibit the further dissemination of recordings that were released prior to its establishment if they are later found to contravene the prescribed standards of decency and public order.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />[/td]
[td]|<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />[/td] [td]|-[/td]
[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Authority over new and modified songs[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Authority over new and modified songs'''[/td] [td]|Under Law No. 0003, no new or modified songsβwhether original compositions or re-recorded versionsβmay be released to the public without prior written authorization from the CNCCS or its local branches. This requirement applies to all forms of public media distribution, including digital platforms, which are increasingly relevant in the age of the [[internet]] and [[satellite television]].[/td]
[td]|Under Law No. 0003, no new or modified songsβwhether original compositions or re-recorded versionsβmay be released to the public without prior written authorization from the CNCCS or its local branches. This requirement applies to all forms of public media distribution, including digital platforms, which are increasingly relevant in the age of the [[internet]] and [[satellite television]].[/td] [td]|<ref name=":1" />[/td]
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[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Music review and approval[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Music review and approval'''[/td] [td]|CNCCS reviews and approves all musical content before it is publicly performed or distributed. This includes both live performances and [[Sound recording and reproduction|recorded music]]. The commission ensures that songs do not contain content deemed harmful to public order or morals, such as [[Ethnic hatred|racial]] or [[Ethnic hatred|tribal hatred]], defamatory language, or insults. No music (whether performed by live [[Orchestra|orchestras]] or distributed via records, [[Tape recorder|tapes]], or [[Audio file format|digital formats]]) can be broadcast without prior approval from the CNCCS.[/td]
[td]|CNCCS reviews and approves all musical content before it is publicly performed or distributed. This includes both live performances and [[Sound recording and reproduction|recorded music]]. The commission ensures that songs do not contain content deemed harmful to public order or morals, such as [[Ethnic hatred|racial]] or [[Ethnic hatred|tribal hatred]], defamatory language, or insults. No music (whether performed by live [[Orchestra|orchestras]] or distributed via records, [[Tape recorder|tapes]], or [[Audio file format|digital formats]]) can be broadcast without prior approval from the CNCCS.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td]
[td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td] [td]|-[/td]
[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Censorship of music recordings[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Censorship of music recordings'''[/td] [td]|Before the production and release of music recordings, individuals or entities involved in the creation of musical content are required to submit their material, including [[lyrics]], to the CNCCS for evaluation. If a song is found to be inconsistent with national moral standards or potentially inciteful, the commission has the authority to withhold approval, preventing the song from being produced or publicly disseminated.[/td]
[td]|Before the production and release of music recordings, individuals or entities involved in the creation of musical content are required to submit their material, including [[lyrics]], to the CNCCS for evaluation. If a song is found to be inconsistent with national moral standards or potentially inciteful, the commission has the authority to withhold approval, preventing the song from being produced or publicly disseminated.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td]
[td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td] [td]|-[/td]
[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Enforcement of censorship decisions[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Enforcement of censorship decisions'''[/td] [td]|Once the CNCCS has made a decision regarding a song or performance, its ruling is enforceable by law. The [[Ministry of Justice and Keeper of the Seals (Democratic Republic of the Congo)|Ministry of Justice and Keeper of the Seals]] validates these decisions, and judicial authoritiesβincluding [[public prosecutors]] and [[Congolese National Police|police officers]]βare tasked with ensuring compliance. In practice, this includes the [[confiscation]] and destruction of prohibited music materials, thus preventing the spread of content deemed harmful or offensive.[/td]
[td]|Once the CNCCS has made a decision regarding a song or performance, its ruling is enforceable by law. The [[Ministry of Justice and Keeper of the Seals (Democratic Republic of the Congo)|Ministry of Justice and Keeper of the Seals]] validates these decisions, and judicial authoritiesβincluding [[public prosecutors]] and [[Congolese National Police|police officers]]βare tasked with ensuring compliance. In practice, this includes the [[confiscation]] and destruction of prohibited music materials, thus preventing the spread of content deemed harmful or offensive.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td]
[td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td] [td]|-[/td]
[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Public access to censorship records[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Public access to censorship records'''[/td] [td]|To ensure transparency and accountability, the CNCCS maintains a public register of all songs and performances that have been either approved or banned. This register is accessible at the Kinshasa District Court (''Tribunal de grande instance de Kinshasa''), where members of the public can consult the status of any song or performance. Any content that has not been submitted for review before its release may also be subject to censure, should it later be deemed to violate public morals or incite hate.[/td]
[td]|To ensure transparency and accountability, the CNCCS maintains a public register of all songs and performances that have been either approved or banned. This register is accessible at the Kinshasa District Court (''Tribunal de grande instance de Kinshasa''), where members of the public can consult the status of any song or performance. Any content that has not been submitted for review before its release may also be subject to censure, should it later be deemed to violate public morals or incite hate.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td]
[td]|<ref name=":2" />[/td] [td]|-[/td]
[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Regulation of performances and audiovisual media[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Regulation of performances and audiovisual media'''[/td] [td]|The CNCCS's role extends beyond music to include [[Cinema of the Democratic Republic of the Congo|films]] and other public performances. According to Law No. 0003 of 21 February 1996, any public performance, whether a song or film, must be approved by the CNCCS before it can be presented to an audience or broadcast. This includes the regulation of [[Pornography|pornographic]] films, which can only be shown to the public if they have received explicit authorization from the commission. The oversight of such content is particularly important given its potential to negatively impact the development and education of minors, a responsibility that the CNCCS takes seriously.[/td]
[td]|The CNCCS's role extends beyond music to include [[Cinema of the Democratic Republic of the Congo|films]] and other public performances. According to Law No. 0003 of 21 February 1996, any public performance, whether a song or film, must be approved by the CNCCS before it can be presented to an audience or broadcast. This includes the regulation of [[Pornography|pornographic]] films, which can only be shown to the public if they have received explicit authorization from the commission. The oversight of such content is particularly important given its potential to negatively impact the development and education of minors, a responsibility that the CNCCS takes seriously.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />[/td]
[td]|<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />[/td] [td]|-[/td]
[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Legal penalties for non-compliance[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Legal penalties for non-compliance'''[/td] [td]|The CNCCS has the authority to impose [[Civil penalty|legal penalties]] on individuals or entities that fail to adhere to its censorship rules. According to the Congolese Penal Code, penalties can be levied against those who distribute songs, films, or performances without prior approval from the commission or violate other provisions outlined in the commission's regulations. The law also allows the commission to prohibit the further dissemination of recordings that were released prior to its establishment if they are later found to contravene the prescribed standards of decency and public order.[/td]
[td]|The CNCCS has the authority to impose [[Civil penalty|legal penalties]] on individuals or entities that fail to adhere to its censorship rules. According to the Congolese Penal Code, penalties can be levied against those who distribute songs, films, or performances without prior approval from the commission or violate other provisions outlined in the commission's regulations. The law also allows the commission to prohibit the further dissemination of recordings that were released prior to its establishment if they are later found to contravene the prescribed standards of decency and public order.[/td] [td]|<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />[/td]
[td]|<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />[/td] [td]|-[/td]
[td]|-[/td] [td]| align="left" valign="middle" |Authority over new and modified songs[/td]
[td]| align="left" valign="middle" |'''Authority over new and modified songs'''[/td] [td]|Under Law No. 0003, no new or modified songsβwhether original compositions or re-recorded versionsβmay be released to the public without prior written authorization from the CNCCS or its local branches. This requirement applies to all forms of public media distribution, including digital platforms, which are increasingly relevant in the age of the [[internet]] and [[satellite television]].[/td]
[td]|Under Law No. 0003, no new or modified songsβwhether original compositions or re-recorded versionsβmay be released to the public without prior written authorization from the CNCCS or its local branches. This requirement applies to all forms of public media distribution, including digital platforms, which are increasingly relevant in the age of the [[internet]] and [[satellite television]].[/td] [td]|<ref name=":1" />[/td]
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