The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is a non-governmental organisation and is funded by the film industry. It is responsible for the national classification of films within the United Kingdom. It has a right to classify videos, DVDs and some video games under the Video Recordings Act 2010. Legally, the local authorities have the power to decide under what circumstances films are shown in cinemas, but they nearly always choose to follow the advice of the BBFC. The Video Recordings Act ordered that video releases not exempt (music, documentary, non-fiction, video-games, etc.) under the Act had to be classified, making it illegal to supply any recording that had not been certified. Certificates could restrict release to any age of 18.
Their ratings are as follows:
Uc- Suitable for all, but especially suitable for children from the age of 2 to 6 to watch on their own
U- Suitable for children
PG- Suitable for children under 12, but with Parental Guidance
12a- Suitable for children under the age of 12 with parental consent
12- Only suitable for children 12 or over the age of 12
15- Only for people 15 and over
18- Only people 18 and over
R18- Suitable for those aged 18 and over and only available at licensed cinemas and some sex shops
Their ratings are as follows:
Uc- Suitable for all, but especially suitable for children from the age of 2 to 6 to watch on their own
U- Suitable for children
PG- Suitable for children under 12, but with Parental Guidance
12a- Suitable for children under the age of 12 with parental consent
12- Only suitable for children 12 or over the age of 12
15- Only for people 15 and over
18- Only people 18 and over
R18- Suitable for those aged 18 and over and only available at licensed cinemas and some sex shops
By Roberta Leary
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