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APPEALS PROCEDURE

This document deals with the procedure to be adopted in cases where submitting companies are dissatisfied with the determination made by the Board in respect of their work.

The BBFC offers a formal ‘reconsideration’ procedure which is open to any distributor dissatisfied with the determination made in respect of their work . The reconsideration is free of charge and will normally take less than 10 working days.

A distributor may also appeal directly to an independent authority. Such an appeal make take place following, or instead of, a request for reconsideration by the BBFC.

The procedure for film and video works (including DVDs, video games, etc) is slightly different because of the different legislative frameworks.

Distributors should note that a reconsideration or an appeal involves looking at the issues afresh. This means that the outcome could, in some circumstances, be more restrictive than the original determination.

Full details are available in the downloads section of the website.

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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