Regulations and Censorships outlines the film rating system used in the UK, including U (suitable for all ages 4+ but with no violence), PG (general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for children under 8), 12/12A (contains material inappropriate for those under 12 without an accompanying adult), 15 (no one under 15 allowed), and 18 (no one under 18 allowed to view). The document provides brief descriptions of the content restrictions for each rating.

1. Regulations and
Censorships

2. U - Suitable
• U (universal) this means the film is suitable for all.
Although it is aimed at everyone from the ages 4 and up.
• The U films should be set within a frame and should not
include any violence, threat or horror.

3. PG
• PG (parental guidance) is general viewing but few scene
may be unsuitable for young children.
• A PG film should not unsettle a child ages 8 or older.

4. 12/12A
• Films with this classification mainly consists of material
not appropriate for children under the age of 12.
• In the case of a 12A no one under the age of 12 is
allowed to see the film unless accompanied by an adult.

5. 15
• This classification means that no one
under the age of 15 should go to see
the film

6. 18
• The age rating means the no one under the age of 18
should go to watch a film under the age of 18, or
buy/rent a film with the rating of 18.