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'U' - UNIVERSAL SUITABLE FOR ALL
The 'U' certificate
means that a film or video is suitable for the whole family, including
children as young as four. Not all 'U' films will interest children, but
none will be unsuitable for them. No film or video classified 'U' will
be harmful or disturbing, but it is impossible to predict what might upset
a particular child. Thus parents should supervise very young children
who are watching 'U' certificate videos and films that they have not seen
before. Taken as a whole, children's films and videos classified 'U' will
be wholesome entertainment. Context may justify exceptions.
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'PG' - PARENTAL GUIDANCE
General viewing, but
some scenes may be unsuitable for young children . Unaccompanied children
of any age may watch a 'PG' film or video, but parents are advised to
monitor the contents. Some parents take the trouble to watch the film
or video first, or seek advice from friends. Others may prefer to watch
with their children. 'PG' films or videos may contain material which could
confuse or upset younger viewers (especially if watched without adult
guidance), but they should not contain anything likely to disturb or shock
children over eight. There may be mild violence or swearwords, some non-sexual
nudity or implied sex. Viewed as a whole, the work will be suitable for
most family audiences. .Context may justify exceptions.
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'12A' - SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS OF 12 YEARS AND OVER
The '12A'
certificate means that no-one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in
a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Films or videos classified '12A'
contain material that may be disturbing, harmful or unsuitable for children
under 12. There may be stronger or more detailed treatment of some of
the elements listed below than would be allowed in a 'PG' film or video.
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'15' - SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS OF 15 YEARS AND OVER
A '15' certificate
means that no one under 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema or buy or hire
a '15' video from a shop. Films or videos classified '15' may require
a more mature perspective than in the lower categories. Some material
may be disturbing or potentially harmful to people under 15. Context may
justify exceptions.
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'18' - SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS OF 18 YEARS AND OVER
Films or videos
with an '18' certificate may be shown, sold or rented only to people aged
18 or over. Material in this category is unsuitable for people under 18.
Material classified '18' may contain adult themes or treatment which requires
an adult understanding. No subject matter is taboo at '18', but the way
the subject is treated may be limited in order to prevent harm to potential
viewers or harm to society through the behaviour of those viewers afterwards.
Context may justify exceptions.
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Further
information about the classification of UK feature films can be found
via the British Board of Film Classification web site, through this link.
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Last Updated Wednesday, January 28 2004 at 01:42 PM GMT
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