18

18 - Suitable only for adults

Overview:

• No-one younger than 18 may see in cinema or rent/buy video work
• In line with public consultation and Human Rights Act (1998) as the BBFC will not normally override principle adults free to choose their entertainment

Exceptions:

• Material in breach of criminal law or made through commission of criminal offence
• Appears to risk harm to individuals/society through their behaviour
• Explicit imagery of sexual activity contextually unjustified (if considered a sex work maybe R18)
• Sex material allowed when seeking to inform/educate (e.g. in maters of sexuality, safer sex/health)