How does the BBFC make its decisions?
All decisions are made based on published and regularly updated Guidelines. The BBFC Guidelines are available on this site and on the BBFC’s other websites. The Guidelines are based on UK law and on extensive public consultation. They reflect current views on film, DVD and video game regulation. Over 8700 members of the public were asked their views on classification – including discussion of issues such as language, discrimination, violence, sex and drugs in films, DVDs and video games, parental concerns about younger viewers and recent decisions made by the BBFC. The most recent Guidelines were published in June 2009. More information can be found here.
