Prior to the 1950s, traditional notions of decency and obscenity were governed by an obscenity statute originally developed in 1868 in Regina v.Hicklin.

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This statement is true. The obscenity statute developed in Regina v. Hicklin was used to determine what was considered obscene and offensive in literature and publications. It wasn't until the 1950s and 1960s that these traditional notions began to shift with changes in the legal and cultural landscape.

Prior to the 1950s, Traditional Notions of Decency and Obscenity