BBFC statement regarding the ongoing reorganisation of BBFC examining and compliance functions.

The BBFC's classification standards protect children and empower families.

In making classification decisions, the BBFC has in place a structure that ensures consistency of approach and is based on published Classification Guidelines that are founded on large scale public consultation.

The BBFC is currently in consultation with Unite in relation to this phase of the reorganisation of its examining and compliance functions which began in 2013.  The BBFC must respect the privacy of the ongoing formal consultation process.