Sunday, 6 March 2011

Age Certificate Research

BBFC is the British Board of Film Classification, this organisation classify each film so they are suitable for certain ages

U - Certificate film is suitable for all audiences.
 
PG - Which stands for parental guidance; is suitable for most children at the age of 8 or over. The parent is encouraged to consider whether it is suitable for their child especially if they are more sensative for example.
 
12/12A -  Is recomended as not suitable for children under 12 years old, however if accompanied by a parent or guardian the child may watch the film, the responsibility of effects on the child lies with the parent or guardian

15 - Nobody under the age of 15 may view a 15 rated film and are not aloud to buy or rent a 15 film. Most films of this certificate include; Sex scenes, Violence and Strong language

18 - Nobody under the age of 18 may view a 18 rated film and are not aloud to buy or rent a 18 film. In the 1998 human rights act it is stated that Adults may choose their own entertainment, however exeptions are made when the film contains material gathered illegaly and if the material is believed to harm the individuals pyschological characteristics or if sexual violence is involved.

'R18' films are only to be shown in specially liscensed establishments and cannot be purchased on the internet or by phone etc. These usually contain strong sexual content including fetish. These films may encourage an interest in sexually abusive activity.

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