Video Games And Shooting

EDM number 907 in 2010-12, proposed by Keith Vaz on 27/10/2010.
Categorised under the topics of Children, Crimes of violence, Information technology and Leisure.

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 yearsis controlled and that parents are provided with clear information on the violent content of certain games.

This motion has been signed by a total of 17 MPs, 1 of these signatures have been withdrawn.