Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3…Recommended by Keith Vaz in yet another parliamentary EDM

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Early day motion 3014: VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES (No. 2) Primary sponsor: Keith Vaz That this House is reminded of the consequences of the ineffectual Pan European Game Information (PEGI) classification system for video games following the testimony of Anders Breivik about the tragic events in Norway in July 2011; notes that in his submission of evidence to the court Breivik describes how he trained for the attacks using the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare; is disturbed that Breivik used the game to help hone his target acquisition and the suggestion that the simulation prepared him for the attacks; is concerned that PEGI as a classification system can only provide an age-rating and not restrict ultra-violent content; recognises that in an era of ever-more sophisticated and realistic game-play more robust precautions must be taken before video games are published; and calls on the Government to provide for closer scrutiny of aggressive first-person shooter video games. Signed by: Bottomley, Peter Conservative Party Worthing West Hopkins, Kelvin Labour Party Luton North McDonnell, John Labour Party Hayes and Harlington Russell, Bob Liberal Democrats Colchester Vaz, Keith Labour Party Leicester East

Striking Back…BBC issues a response to complaints about Jeremy Clarkson’s strike joke and a nutter MP tries to invoke a parliamentary rebuke

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The BBC has published a response to complaints about Jeremy Clarkson’s jolly gape that strikers should be shot. The BBC said: As has now been widely reported, we had many complaints about a number of Jeremy Clarkson’s comments on the show. The One Show is a live topical programme which often reflects the day’s talking points. Usually we get it right, but on this occasion we feel the item wasn’t perfectly judged. The presenters apologised at the end of the programme to viewers who were offended by his comments and the BBC and Jeremy would like to apologise for any offence caused. Jeremy has said: I didn’t for a moment intend these remarks to be taken seriously — as I believe is clear if they’re seen in context. If the BBC and I have caused any offence, I’m quite happy to apologise for it alongside them. Meanwhile the Labour MP of Kingston Upon Hull East, Karl Turner, has proposed an early day motion whingeing about Clarkson as follows: That this House condemns the disgraceful and disgusting remarks made by Jeremy Clarkson on the BBC; notes that his comments have been criticised by thousands of licence payers, hon. Members and unions; believes that his remarks were inflammatory and have left workers and their children shocked and upset; further believes that high profile TV presenters have influence on their audience and should act with responsibility at all times; calls on the Government to give a full response; and urges the BBC Director General to commence disciplinary proceedings.

Vaz Strikes Out…Keith Vaz raises another anti-games EDM after a trivial newspaper comment about the Malmo gunman

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Keith Vaz has widened his blame game in Swedish territory. He has posted the following Early Day Motion before the British parliament VIDEO GAMES AND SHOOTING 27.10.2010 That this House notes with concern that the recent race shootings in Malmo, Sweden have been associated with the violent video game Counter-Strike; further notes that the internet-based, first-person shooting game that pits a counter-terrorist team against terrorists was previously banned in Brazil and in 2007 was associated with US College Campus massacres; recognises the potential impact of violent video games on those under 18 years; and calls on the Government to ensure the purchase of video games by those under 18 years is controlled and that parents are provided with clear information on the violent content of certain games. The background is that police in the Swedish city of Malmo have confirmed that an as yet unnamed 38 year old man has been arrested in connection with a series of gun attacks on people with ethnic minority backgrounds. Prior to the arrest, local police had suspected that more than a dozen unsolved shootings over the last year, in which one person died and eight more were wounded, may have been the work of lone gunman. The man arrested at the weekend has now been charged with one count of murder and seven attempted murders. So how do we get from racist nutjob shooting at the local migrant population to a three-year old video game? It appears to have been The Times that decided to have a bit of dabble in stirring up a faux moral panic by quoting the opinions of a Mr Ahmad al-Mughrabi in its coverage of the story… I am sure that this is down to some crazy kid who plays that sniping game Counterstrike all day. I don’t believe in the lone Nazi theory So who is our mysterious Mr al-Mughrabi? Is he a police officer? A city official? A representative of the Swedish Justice Ministry? No, as far as anyone has managed to ascertain, to date, he’s just some bloke that The Times picked off the street at random and that’s all the evidence that Keith Vaz needs to put down an EDM and start banging on about violent video games, yet again.

Authentic Nutters…MPs ask for more secure authentication to watch satellite TV softcore

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Early Day Motion EDM 629: Children And Access To Pornography On Television 26.07.2010 by Barry Sheerman That this House deplores the easy access children have to pornography by means of satellite and cable television; and calls on Ofcom, the appropriate regulator, to amend its broadcasting code in order to ensure that access to pornographic material is only available via a secure authentication system. Signed Conservative Party Peter Bottomley Labour Party Tom Blenkinsop Jeremy Corbyn Glenda Jackson Barry Sheerman Liberal Democrats Mike Hancock Stephen Williams