The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) is an organisation that has classified cinema films since 1912 and videos/DVDs since 1984 when the 'Video Recordings Act' was introduced. The BBFC is an independent organisation that is not funded by the government that sets age certificates on films nationally.
The current BBFC certificates:
[Universal] All ages admitted, there is nothing unsuitable for children.
[Parental Guidance] General viewing, but certain scenes may be unsuitable for children under 8.
May be unsuitable for under 12's. Those aged under 12 are only admitted if accompanied by an adult at all times during the performance (cinema only).
Suitable only for those aged 12 and over.
No-one younger than 12 can rent or buy a 12 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.
Suitable only for those aged 15 and over.
Nobody younger than 15 can see a 15 film in a cinema. No-one younger than 15 can rent or buy a 15 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.
Suitable only for adults.
Nobody younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
No-one younger than 18 can rent or buy an 18 rated VHS, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, UMD or game.
For adults only.
May only be shown at licensed cinemas or sold at sex shops, and only to people aged 18 or over.
Sources used in this post :
http://www.bbfc.co.uk/general/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Board_of_Film_Classification
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