Wednesday, 14 December 2011

The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification)


The BBFC is an independent, self-financing media content regulator. They operate transparent, consistent and trusted co-regulatory and self-regulatory classification, as well as labelling systems in the UK.



Their motive is to:


- Protect the public, especially children, form content which might raise harm risks.
- Empower the public, especially parents, to make informed viewing choices.
- Recognise and respect adult freedom of choice within the law.
- Respond to and reflect changing social attitudes towards media content through proactive public consultation and research.
- Provide a cost-effective, efficient classification service within our statutory remit.
- Work in partnership with the industry to develop innovative service models to provide content advice which support emerging media delivery systems.
- Provide an effective service to enforcement agencies.

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