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Forum Finds Good as Well as Bad in Comic Books
Features the opinions of two psychologists, and a policeman, who have been studying the effects of comic books on children.
Fulton Demands Law That Defines Obscene Books
Fulton demands that the term "obscene" be better defined in legislation so that laws about the publication and distribution of such books can properly enforced.
House of Commons Debates - April 1st, 1954
Fulton's arguments regarding further amendments to deal with crime comics and obscene literature in general.
House of Commons Debates - February 8th, 1954
Presentation of statistics regarding the number of prosecutions launched under section 207 of the Criminal Code since 1949.
House of Commons Debates - January 21st, 1953
Fulton's proposal for the creation of a joint committee to deal with the issue of obscene literature.
How Canada Has Dealt With the Comic Book Situation Through Legislation
Outlines a number of the concerns that Fulton has about the publication and sale of comic books to children. Fulton expresses his concerns for the long term effects of crime comics on children who are reading them.
Local Distributors Reject Crime Books: Want "Cleaner" Pocket Editions
Looks at the way tougher laws about the production and distribution of comics has caused for distributors to turn their attention to obscene pocket books.
Martin's Criminal Code, Part IV Section 150 - 1955
Addresses the Canadian Criminal Code in regards to publication and distribution of crime comics, and other obscene materials.
More Teeth Proposed When Crime Comics Bill Comes Before Committee
Looks at the Fulton bill, and the way that the House of Commons appeared to be backing the bill to put tougher restrictions on the sale and publication of crime comics.
Obscene Publications Act - 1959
Provides the details of the 1959 British Act to amend the law concerning the publication and distribution of obscene material.