Film Classification

Film Classification

15

 The work must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.


 Drugs cans be shown but it must not be used to promote or encourage drug misuse. Highly dangerous substances is unlikely to be acceptable.


 Strong threat or menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.


 Dangerous behaviour such as hanging should not dwell detail which could be copied, and weapons shouldn’t be glamorised.


 There may be frequent use of strong language, aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language may be unacceptable.

 Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail.

 Sexual context may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to acceptable unless justified by context.

 Violence may be strong but should not dwell on infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised is also unlikely to be acceptable.


18

BBFC’s guideline concerns will not normally override
the principle that adults should be free to choose their
own entertainment. Exceptions are most likely in the
following areas:

• Where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commisson of a criminal offence.
• Where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society.
• Where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by the context.