Church of England against new ads condoms

Summary:
The Church of England argues that government campaigns should be the most important channel for advertising messages on sexual health. They responded to the government that campaigns should continue to publish advertisement and messages on condoms and contraception.

The Church said tv channels are not applying on to the rules of the new code to protect young people on harmful advertising such as the relaxation of the ban on condoms being advertised on TV before the 9pm watershed – or 7.30pm on Channel 4.

The CoE spokesmen disagrees and points to the fact that there is much to welcome especially the new codes. However the Church of England argues that regulators should not confuse educational goals on sexual health with opening the door to companies looking to make a profit.

Reaction:
I think it is important to educate the young people about sexuality via the media since it's the channel that young people communicate through now a days. However I do agree with the Church that there has got to be certain regulations and rules about advertising these messages on TV. It's important to consider the time, age and content or goal when advertising. Young people should not be influenced in a negative way by watching these advertisements. I find they should not be triggerd to go have sex on a very young age, even if condoms or contraceptions protect you.

Link:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/mar/16/church-condom-ad-rules