Do Examiners have to agree on a decision about a film or video?
Well, usually a team will agree on the rating because we base all our classification decisions on the BBFC’s published guidelines, but if we do not, the work is sent to another team (of two or three depending on the issue raised). If they still disagree, works are brought to the weekly examining meeting for further discussion or sent to the BBFC’s Director or Presidential team. Really contentious works, like former ‘Video Nasties’ which are having cuts reinstated, or cinema releases likely to provoke comment, will often be seen again even if the first team agrees a decision.
