A Crisis of Innocence

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House of Commons - June 8th, 1948.pdf
A record of the discussions held by the House of Commons in 1948 regarding the distribution of comics in Canada. Fulton argues that there is a link between delinquent behavior in children and several comic titles.

Statutes Chapter 13, 1949.pdf
Outlines the 1949 amendment to the Canadian Criminal Code, addressing the publication and distribution of obscene and offensive material.

Bill C-10 (21-1).pdf
Known as the 'Fulton Bill,' after E.D. Fulton, member from Kamloops. Includes amendment to Subsection one of section two hundred and seven of the Criminal Code, to address printed materials that induce young people to act violently or immorally.

Feb 8th, 1954 - House of Commons.pdf
Presentation of statistics regarding the number of prosecutions launched under section 207 of the Criminal Code since 1949.

April 2nd, 1954 - House of Commons.pdf
Resumption of the discussion from April 1st, 1954, about clause 150 and Fulton's proposed amendment.

April 1st, 1954 - House of Commons.pdf
Fulton's arguments regarding further amendments to deal with crime comics and obscene literature in general.

Jan 21st, 1953 - House of Commons.pdf
Fulton's proposal for the creation of a joint committee to deal with the issue of obscene literature.

Sept 28th, 1949 - House of Commons.pdf
Fulton introduces Bill No. 10, an amendment to the Criminal Code addressing the publication and distribution of materials that contain violent images.

Oct 21st, 1949 - House of Commons.pdf
Continued discussion of Bill No. 10, to amend the Criminal Code.

Oct 7th, 1949 - House of Commons.pdf
Continued discussion of amending the Criminal Code to address violence depicted in comic books and magazines, and their potential to induce violence.
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