Sunday, 27 February 2011

Film Classifcation: R18


R18 films are to be shown only in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied in licensed sex shops, and to adults of no less than 18. It is primarily for explicit works of consenting sex or strong fetish material involving adults, and may not be supplied by mail order.

THE FOLLWING CONTENT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
  1. Any material which is in breach of the criminal law (material judged obscene under the Obscene Publications Act)
  2. Material including dialogue likely to encourage interest in sexually abusive activity (for example paedophelia or rape) which may involve adults role- playing as non adults
  3. The potrayal of any sexual activity which involves lack of consent/any form of physical restraint which they cannot indicate withdrawal of consent
  4. The infliction of pain or acts which may cause lasting physical harm
  5. Penetration by any object associated with violence or likely to cause physical harm
  6. Any sexual threats, humiliation or abuse which does not form part of a clearly consenting role-playing games
These guidelines will be applied to the same standard regardless of sexual orientation

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