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Movie Rating system (UK)
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has the responsibility of
providing British movie ratings along with British video ratings. Using an
employed board of 16 examiners and 3 senior examiners, each movie is usually
viewed by 2 people who apply one of the following classifications.
- U Universal, suitable for all.
- PG All, Parental Guidance is recommended.
- 12 No one under 12 years of age may see a "12" film
- 15 No one under 15 years of age may see a "15" film
- 18 Suitable only for adults. No one under 18 years of age may see an
"18" film
The BBFC's movie ratings are not enforced by national legislation,
leaving local councils the power to overrule the BFC. However, in 1984, the
BBFC was deputized as having authority to provide video ratings necessary
for the new Video Recordings Act. The BBFC's ratings provide legislated
control over the sale and rental of videotapes and DVDs throughout the U.K.
With new DVD technologies providing additional content such as deleted
scenes, documentaries, and production commentaries, the BBFC is determined
to account for all content on a DVD disc and provide one classification.
Thus, a DVD may be classified more restrictively. |
