No film may be classified whether the material is in conflict with the law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence.
Furthermore, any films actively promoting illegal behaviour will be cut or rejected.
Monday, 14 February 2011
Drugs
For all classifications, no film is allowed to:
Where drug use is significant in works appealing to children, it will be indicated in Consumer Advice Information.
- Promote the misuse of drugs.
- Portray drug misuse in detail.
Where drug use is significant in works appealing to children, it will be indicated in Consumer Advice Information.
Sexual Violence
Detailed verbal references to sexual violence may be allowed in '15' films but any portrayal must be discreet and well justified.
For all films, portrayals of sexual violence which might, for example, eroticise sexual assault are not allowed.
For all films, portrayals of sexual violence which might, for example, eroticise sexual assault are not allowed.
Sexual References
'U' films may contain references only (to 'making love' etc.)
'PG' films may only contain mild sex references and innuendo.
'12' films should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.
'15' films may have strong verbal references but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless the context justifies it.
'18' films are allowed to make most references to sex but nothing encouraging an interest in sexually abusive activity.
'PG' films may only contain mild sex references and innuendo.
'12' films should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.
'15' films may have strong verbal references but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless the context justifies it.
'18' films are allowed to make most references to sex but nothing encouraging an interest in sexually abusive activity.
Sex
Sex applies to everything from kissing to details of real sex. The classification levels rise in accordance to this from 'U' to '18'.
Sex works (whose main purpose is sexual stimulation) are likely to only receive a '18' or 'R18' rating. If the material is simulated, it is likely to be passed '18'.
'R18' films may contain clear images of: real sex, fetishism, explicit animations and images. These films may only be supplied in licensed sex shops or shown in licensed cinemas.
Sex works (whose main purpose is sexual stimulation) are likely to only receive a '18' or 'R18' rating. If the material is simulated, it is likely to be passed '18'.
'R18' films may contain clear images of: real sex, fetishism, explicit animations and images. These films may only be supplied in licensed sex shops or shown in licensed cinemas.
Language
The extent that offensive language or expletives can offend someone is dependent on the individual.
Consequently, there is no compressive list of what language is not acceptable. Classification levels are given based on general views expressed in public consultation exercises.
Consequently, there is no compressive list of what language is not acceptable. Classification levels are given based on general views expressed in public consultation exercises.
Violence
Although violence is frequently shown in films aimed at all ages, the degree and nature of violence.
There are more restrictive fiction classifications reserved for any of the following:
There are more restrictive fiction classifications reserved for any of the following:
- Regularly using violence to solve violence.
- Good people inflicting pain.
- Being callous towards villains.
- Encouraging aggressive attitudes.
- Characters taking pleasure in pain.
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