BBFC

The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, non-governmental body which has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912 and videos/ DVDs since the Video Recordings Act was passed in 1984. The BBFC is a not for profit organisation, and its fees are adjusted only as required to cover its costs. They have to look at everything associated to media and give a age restriction on it, by doing this it allows the right age and audience to watch something suitable for their viewing. They do this by looking at:

• Language
• Discrimination
• Sex
• Drug use
• Horror
• Imitable behaviour
• Nudity
• Violence
• Sexual Violence

The age ratings:

• Universal
• PG
• 12
• 12A
• 15
• 18
• R18