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On-Screen Sex And Violence To Receive Higher Age Ratings From BBFC


The BBFC has said it spoke with 12,000 people across the UK while compiling its latest guidelines.

In turn, the body said a “higher rating may be required for violence across all age-rating categories, especially when particularly intense or impactful scenes occur.” Since we last asked people across the country what they thought about our standards, society has changed, and opinions have followed – it’s fascinating how this vast body of new research reflects this,” said BBFC President Natasha Kaplinsky. Not only am I proud and thrilled to launch these findings, but as someone who has always looked to the BBFC for guidance for myself and my family, seeing first-hand the level of dedication and insight that went into this process has been eye-opening and inspiring.

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