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Lambert and SKY Network Television Ltd - 2010-180
2010-180

Complaint under section 8(1C) of the Broadcasting Act 1989The Soviet Story – documentary about the Soviet regime – contained graphic and violent details, as well as photographs and video footage of torture, mass graves, murder and starvation – allegedly in breach of standards relating to children’s interests and violenceFindingsStandard P4 (violence) – violent content not carefully classified – upheldStandard P3 (children) – broadcaster sufficiently protected child viewers from unsuitable content – not upheldNo OrderThis headnote does not form part of the decision. Broadcast[1] The Soviet Story, a documentary about genocide and mass murder under the Soviet regime, was broadcast at 7. 30pm on The History Channel on Friday 29 October 2010. The documentary canvassed alleged political and philosophical connections between the Nazi and Soviet systems before and during the early stages of World War II....