12A/12

12A/12 - Suitable for 12 years and over

Overview:

• Works may upset children under 12
• May contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for under 12s
• 12A only for cinema and 12 for video works

Issues:

Discrimination	Language/behaviour mustn't be endorsed. Aggressive/discriminatory unacceptable unless clearly condemned
Drugs	Infrequent misuse with no glamorisation or instructional detail
Horror	Infrequent, sustained and moderate physical/psychological threat permitted
Imitable behaviour	Dangerous behaviour (e.g. hanging, suicide, self harm) should not dwell or appear pain/harm free. Easily accessible weapons not to be glamorised
Language	Infrequent strong language (e.g. 'fuck')
Nudity	Sexual context allowed if brief/discreet
Sex	Brief/discreet with no frequent crude reference
Theme	Mature themes acceptable but suitable for young teens
Violence	No dwelling on detail/injuries/blood unless contextually just. Sexual violence only implied with strong contextual justification