BBFC Research

British board of film classification
funded by the film industry
responsable or the national classification and censorship of films in the uk
classifies videos, dvds and a few video games
established in 1912 as the british board of film censors by members of the film industry who would rather manage
own censorship than have a national or local government do it for them.
its legal basis the cinematograph act 1909
cinematograph act-
in the 1890s-1900s films where viewed in temporary venues such as music halls, fairgrounds and converted shops(penny gaffs)
the film was made from highly flammable cluulose nitrate combined with limelight illumination this created a fire hazard
the act meant that the projector had to be enclosed in a fire resistant room in all commercial cinemas had to comply to
these regulations. To enforce this local authorities had to inspect the cinema.
They started censorship due to several cinemas getting prosecuted due to insulting material.
BBFC operated during World war 2 to hold an extensive but unofficial system of political censorship.

Certificates for media
Univeral- all ages admitted
parental guidance- all age admitted although may be unsuitable for young children should not disturb children aged 8 years
or over
12A- cinema only children below 12 must be accompanied by a adult.
15- for 15 year old and over
18- 18 years and above not to be supplied to anyone under that age.
the BBFC work to censor sex and violence in films

Legal backing-
Human right act 1988
the licensing act 2003
the obscene publications act 1959 and 1964
criminal justice and immigration act 2008
the protection of children act 1978
the public order act 1986
the cinematograph films animals act 1937
the animal welfare act 2006
the tobacco advertising and promotion act 2002
Coraline
examiners noted creepiness and spookinees running throughout the film it becomes manacing