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1) This document outlines the rating criteria for 15-rated films and videos in the UK. 2) It states that only those 15 and over may view or rent 15-rated content. 3) The criteria discuss what can be shown regarding themes like drugs, violence, language, nudity and sex while maintaining the rating is appropriate for 15 year olds and does not promote harmful or illegal behavior.

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BBFC Classification

1) This document outlines the rating criteria for 15-rated films and videos in the UK. 2) It states that only those 15 and over may view or rent 15-rated content. 3) The criteria discuss what can be shown regarding themes like drugs, violence, language, nudity and sex while maintaining the rating is appropriate for 15 year olds and does not promote harmful or illegal behavior.

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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. Discrimination The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour. Drugs Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable. Horror Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised. Imitable behaviour Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, 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 ). The strongest terms (for example, cunt ) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable. Nudity Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context. Sex Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable. Theme No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate 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 portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.

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