‘Dull’ Magazine Restricted (Press, 27 November 1971)
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Summary: ‘Dull’ Magazine Restricted (Press, 27 November 1971)
On 26 November 1971, the Indecent Publications Tribunal announced that a magazine produced by students at Lincoln College, titled "Pizzle Rot," was deemed indecent for individuals under the age of 16. The tribunal's chairman, Mr R. S. V. Simpson, stated that the magazine primarily aimed to shock its readers. Following its submission to the tribunal in July, Mr Simpson characteristically described the publication as "flat, dull, and unoriginal," likening it to juvenile graffiti found in public restrooms. He indicated that such expressions of creativity were typically outgrown well before one's university years. Although he found the magazine "disgusting and unpleasant," he clarified that it was not considered harmful, suggesting that most people's reaction would likely be one of disdain rather than offence. In addition to "Pizzle Rot," the tribunal also classified several other publications. Two books were determined to be indecent for those under 18: "The New Female Sexuality" by Manfred F. de Martino and "Acts of Love" by Dr Jan Berghoff. Additionally, "Lesbian Secrets" by Evelyn Theodor and "The Scandal Goddess" by William Hegner were classified as indecent overall. Other titles, including "Confessions of a Window Cleaner" by Timothy Lea and "Sex Manners for Single Girls" by Dr Georges Valensin, were also marked as indecent for persons under the age of 16. The decisions reflect the tribunal's role in regulating materials considered inappropriate for young readers.
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