BBFC

BBFC stands for The british board of film classification. It is an independant government body that submits films for classification. All movies are classified on three main criteria and they are:

1. is the material in conflict with the law



2. would the material be harmful to the age group concerned
   
   
3. is the material unnaceptable to broad public opinion.

The movie guidelines are as follows:

this is universal which means suitable for all

this means Parental Guidance- General viewing but some scenes may be unsuiatable for young children

no one younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 DVD. The responsibilty lies with the adult.

this means that none younger than 12 can see it unless accompinied by an adult.

this means that noone younger than 15 can watch , rent o buy it, only suitable for ages 15 and over.

suitiable for 18 years or over. Noone younger than 18 can see it at the cinema, rent or buy it.

this is only allowed to be shown in specially licence cinemas and shops,not to be sold to anyone who is not an adult.