Miss Bartlett Gets Warning (Press, 2 September 1980)
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Summary: Miss Bartlett Gets Warning (Press, 2 September 1980)
On 2 September 1980, it was reported that Patricia Bartlett, a prominent morals campaigner in New Zealand, will not face prosecution by the Customs Department for importing obscene literature. Instead, she has received an official warning. The Indecent Publications Tribunal disclosed that Bartlett imported five paperback books under the alias J. Smith, which were all classified as indecent. Mr. J. Lupton, the director of the Customs Department Research Division, confirmed that Bartlett had violated laws concerning the importation of indecent publications. Although she committed an offence, the department decided against pursuing legal action, as it generally does not prosecute first-time offenders. Bartlett has now received a warning letter, instructing her that any future violations could lead to legal proceedings under Section 48 of the Customs Act. This section pertains to prohibited imports and could impose a fine of either $1,000 or three times the value of the offending materials, depending on which amount is greater.
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