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'R18' - To be shown only in specially
licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shops, and to adults
of not less than 18 years.
The ‘R18’ category is a
special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit
works of consenting sex between adults. Films may only be shown to
adults in specially licensed cinemas, and videos may be supplied to
adults only in licensed sex shops. ‘R18’ videos may not be
supplied by mail order.
The following content is not acceptable:
- any material which is in breach of the criminal
law, including material judged to be obscene under the current
interpretation of the Obscene Publications Act 1959.
- material (including dialogue) likely to
encourage an interest in sexually abusive activity (eg paedophilia,
incest, rape) which may include adults role-playing as non-adults.
- the portrayal of any sexual activity which
involves lack of consent (whether real or simulated). Any form of
physical restraint which prevents participants from indicating a
withdrawal of consent.
- the infliction of pain or physical harm, real
or (in a sexual context) simulated. Some allowance may be made for mild
consensual activity. Penetration by any object likely to cause actual
harm or associated with violence.
- any sexual threats, humiliation or abuse which
does not form part of a clearly consenting role-playing game. Strong
abuse, even if consensual, is unlikely to be acceptable.
These guidelines will be applied to the same standard whether the activity is heterosexual or homosexual.
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