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Consultative Council

Consists of representatives from Local Authority Associations of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and from the screen entertainments industry, and also other experts in relevant areas.

Chaired by the President or a Vice-President of the BBFC.

The Advisory Panel On Children's Viewing

The APCV was set up the BBFC to provide advice on issues relating to the classification of works for children and young people. The panel is made up of members with a range of relevant professional expertise.

Video Packaging Review Committee

The Video Packaging Review Committee, administered by the BBFC, but attended by industry representatives, was introduced in 1987. This is a voluntary system to prevent offence to the public caused by explicitly violent or sexual imagery on the covers of videos or DVDs.

Universal
It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. U films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

"PG" Parental Guidance
'PG' Parental Guidance - General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

12A – Suitable for 12 years and over. No-one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. No-one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video or DVD. Responsibility for allowing under-12s to view lies with the accompanying or supervising adult.

'15' – Suitable only for 15 years and over No-one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video or DVD.

'18' – Suitable only for adults No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema. No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video.

'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.

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