Audiovisual industry and information: protection of minors and human dignity. Evaluation report

The European Parliament adopted the resolution drafted by Christopher BEAZLEY (EPP-ED, UK) on the Commission's evaluation report. (Please refer to the document dated 19/02/02). The Commission is asked to promote the creation of user-friendly content filter systems at affordable prices, so as to provide effective support for parental control both over the use of the Internet and over audiovisual media. Member States should incorporate the teaching of media literacy into the educational system in order to enable consumers to use the media in a manner geared to the values of society and to develop a sense of judgment in these matters. Media education should particularly be included in the school curriculum. Parliament went on to state that cooperation between the Internet industry, governments and national and regional authorities is the most effective way to tackle harmful content on the Internet.�