12A Classification

12A/ 12- Suitable for 12 years and over

• Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at '12A' and '12'
• Works are suitable in general for those aged 12 and over
• Works at this catergory may upset children under 12 or parents may not want their children seeing some of the material
• 12A- ONLY EXISTS FOR CINEMA FILMS
• No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by and adult
• 12A not reccomended for children under 12 but an adult can take their child under their own judgement and the responsibility is with them
• The '12' catergory exists only for video works- no one younger than 12 can rent or buy a '12' rated video work

Issues that a '12A/12' film would consider within the catergory are:

DISCRIMINATION- Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.

DRUGS- Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give instructional detail.

HORROR- Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, but not frequently

IMITABLE BEHAVIOUR- Dangerous behaviour (e.g self-harming) should not be able to be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised

LANGUAGE- Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong language (e.g. ‘fuck’) must be infrequent.

NUDITY- Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet.

SEX -Sexual activity may be brief. Sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers.

THEME- Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.

VIOLENCE- Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefl, and must have a strong contextual justification