The word “obscene”, in relation to any thing or matter, means any thing or matter the effect of which is, if taken as a whole, such as to tend to deprave and corrupt persons who are likely, having regard to all relevant circumstances, to read, see or hear the matter contained or embodied in it.
Section history
Section 42 — “Obscene”
As in force on 1 July 2014.
Timeline 3 versions
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 30 November 2008 Revised edition
- 1 July 2014 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Latest
[UPA 1998 Ed., s. 3]