Age Ratings (BBFC)

Age Ratings (BBFC)

12

·         Strong Language must be in frequent and not used in an aggressive context

·         Moderate violence allowed but it should not dwell on detail (no emphasis on blood or injuries). Gory moments allowed if they justify the context.

·         Dangerous Behaviour (e.g. suicide or self harm) may be present but must not dwell on detail so it can’t be copied.

·         Weapons or Drugs that are easily accessible are not allowed

·         Discrimination shouldn’t be promoted and kept at a low level

·         There may be infrequent drug use but should not be glamorised or instructional.

15

·         Horror can contain strong threat and menace (as long as it’s not sadistic or sexual), strongest gory images unlikely to be accepted.

·         Drugs may be shown but not promoted

·         Discrimination must not be promoted

·         Easily accessible weapons such as knives should not be glamorised

·         Violence can be strong be it must not dwell on the infliction of pain. Sadastic and sexual violence is unacceptable unless discreet and have a strong contextual justification

·         There may be frequent use of strong language however the strongest terms are unlikely to be accepted unless justified by the context.

18

Anything may be shown with the exception of:

·         Material in breach of the law

·         When material shown maybe encourage behaviour harmful to others

·         When there is more sexual activity or images than can be justified by the context