Children could be free to see X-rated films


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If the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) gets its way, our standard film classification system will be made obsolete. The BBFC is attempting to bring the UK line with Europe and the US, where classifications ‘advisory, not mandatory’. In other words, it will be up to parents whether they take their children in to see ‘12’ and ‘15’ rated films in the cinema. The ‘18’ rating will remain mandatory.

One of the main reasons for the move is that cinemas are finding it increasingly harder to identify a child’s age – much of the time they look older than they really are (although ‘proof of age’ cards, as used on public transport, could well get round this one).

Parents are not happy with the development. Family campaigner and mother of 13, Victoria Gillick, was quoted in the Sunday Times as saying, ‘Putting the onus on parents is not right. Children anyway tell their parents they’re going to see one film but actually see another – usually one with sex and violence.’

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