Assessment Six - Film Classification

Suitable only for 15 years and over

No one younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a '15' rated video work.

Drugs - drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote drug misuse.

Horror - strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.

Imitable Behaviour - dangerous behaviour, for example suicide and self-harming should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.

Language - there may be frequent use of strong language for example 'fuck', however the strongest terms such as 'cunt' may be acceptable if justified by the context.

Sex and Nudity - nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context.

Theme - no theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropiate for 15 year olds.

Violence - violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayed of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.