12 rated films.

The same criteria and rules are applied to the 12 A and 12 rated films. These films are judged upon their materials included, to see if they are suitable or not, these films are generally for children 12 years and over. Children under the age of 12 may find these materials disturbing and their parents may not approve, therefore it is classified as a 12 certificate.

The 12A certificate only exists for films at the cinema. Children below the age of 12 are not allowed to go watch a 12A film unless they are accompanied by an adult. It is the adult’s choice whether they think the film is suitable for that particular child and it is their responsibility.

The 12 category only exists in video works. No one below the age of 12 is not permitted to buy or rent a 12 rated video.

Discrimination:

Discriminatory language or behaviour has to be given support to go ahead with by the work. Aggressive and violent language or behaviour would not be approved of, unless clearly condemned.

Drugs:

Any misuse of drug in not acceptable and should not be shown clearly or given any instructional advice or description.

Horror:

Reasonable physical and psychological threat is permitted, however disturbing sequences are not allowed.

Imitable behaviour:

Dangerous, harmful behaviour is not allowed to be shown in detail, as it could be easily copied and cause harm. Also accessible weapons should not be shown in clear detail.

Language:

Moderate language is allowed, however there should not be a lot of frequent use of words like “fuck”.

Nudity:

Nudity is allowed to be shown in a 12/12A rated film, however in a sexual content it must be shown briefly and quickly.

Sex:

Any sexual activity taking place in the sequence must be very brief. Any sort of sexual actions which are not suitable for children of 12 age of under is not allowed to be shown. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.

Theme:

Some mature themes are acceptable but it must be suitable to show to young children.

Violence:

Moderate violence is acceptable to show, it should not be shown in detail or frequently. There should not be any emphasis on blood, death or crude injuries. However some gory scenes are permitted if justified by the context. Sexual violence may be shown very briefly in no specific detail and must have a valid reason to include this.