U Classification

U = UNIVERSAL- therefore suitable for all.

• It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child but a U film should be suitable for audiences aged 4 YEARS AND OVER
• 'U' films should:

 - set within a postive moral framework
 - should offer reassuring counterbalances to nay violence/ horror

Issues that a 'U' film would consider within the catergory are:

DISCRIMINATION- No discrimatory langauage/ behaviour unless clearly disapproved of

DRUGS- No reference to illegal drugs/ drug misuse unless infrequent or has clear educational purpose or anti- drug message for young children

HORROR- Scary sequences must be mild, brief and unlikely to scare children and oucome should be reassuring

IMITABLE BEHAVIOUR- No potentially dangerous behaviour kids can copy no emphasis on accesible weapons

LANGUAGE- Infrequent use of very mild language

NUDITY- Occasional natural nudity, no sexual content

SEX- Mild sexual behaviour (kissing) and only references to 'making love'

THEME-Problematic themes must be treated sensitively

VIOLENCE- Mild violence only, occasional mild threat