2. BBFC
The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, non-
governmental body which has classified cinema films since its
setting up in 1912 and videos/ DVDs since the Video Recordings
Act was passed in 1984.
As a highly expert and experienced regulator, our mission is to:
• Protect the public - especially children, from content which
might harm them.
• Empower the public- specifically parents, to make informed
viewing choices.
• Recognise and respect adult freedom of choice within the
law.
• Respond to/reflect changing social attitudes towards media
content through proactive public consultation and research.
• Provide a cost-effective, efficient classification service within
our statutory remit.
• Work in partnership with the industry to develop innovative
service models to provide content advice which support
emerging media delivery systems.
• Provide an effective service to enforcement agencies.
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4. Regulations
We need to have confidentiality. Madz when we met in
Leicester felt comfortable enough to show us pictures her
before and after her anorexia/bulimia-- however we have not
got a copy or will be sharing this because she abides by B-eats
rules and her pictures are not our property.
We will also blur out faces for people who do not want to be
included throughout the vox pops, or imagery in interviews. This
will also be the case with names/subtitles if names are not
wanted they will not be included.
We have chosen to make our certificate a PG, as our
documentary content will not be explicit or contain extended
vocabulary and violence will not be involved. The
documentary is to advertise the impact of anorexia on a mass
market channel and to run at any hour of the day therefore we
will not over emphasis on any of the older age ratings.
