The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) is a non-governmental organisation that is funded by the film industry. It is a reactive regulator that is responsible for the national classification of films within the UK. It has statutory requirements to classify DVDs, some video games and videos. They also rate theatrically-released films and rated videos and video games that have forfeited exemption from the Video Recordings Act 1984.
They give video games with specific content or themes, for instance the grant theft auto series a legally-binding rating just as videos receive. They also need to make such the rating certificate they give is displayed on the packaging and media labels of the video recordings. Along with the certificate that videos and games receive, they also get consumer advice that details the reference to sex, violence and coarse language.
The BBFC are also give advise on cutting ratings for a less-restrictive rating.
Below are the BBFC Categories:
Universal (suitable for all
Films given a U should be suitable for audiences that are ages 4years and over.
12A category only exist for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see these films unless accompanied by an adult.
The 12 category exists only for video works. No one below the age of 12 is able to buy or rent a film rated '12'.
These are films that are suitable for those that are 15years and over.
This certificate is given for films that are not suitable for those that are below the age of 18. No one below this age is also able to rent or buy films given this classification
Films given this classification are only to be shown in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults over the age of 18.
This category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults.
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