This document summarizes the different film certification ratings in the UK. It describes the types of content that are acceptable under each rating and the intended audience. The ratings covered are: U (universal), PG (parental guidance), 12A, 12, 15, 18, and R18. For each rating, it provides details on the acceptable levels of language, sexual content, violence, and drug use that would qualify a film for that particular certification. The goal of the different ratings is to help guide audiences, especially children, to view age-appropriate content.

1. Certificates
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2. Certificate; U
 This U symbolises for ‘Universal.’ meaning its suitability applies for
audiences aged four and over, on the other hand because at such
young ages its nearly quite impossible to tell what might frighten a
child.
 Certificated films or videos rated a ‘U’ should not raise any attention
on sex, drugs, discrimination, language, threat or violence.
 In a U film it is only allowable to use very mild bad language for
example ‘damn’
 Any sexual behaviour? Characters may be seen have some sort of
physical contact like kissing or cuddling maybe be interpreted as
sexual behaviour however they wont focus on any sexual
behaviour.

3. Certificate; PG
 PG stands for ‘Parental Guidance’ meaning this film is viewable for the
general public, but however there are some scenes which may be
unsuitable for younger children. A PG film is aimed not to upset children
the age of 8 or older.
 Not all PG films are designed for younger audiences not entirely having
the young audience in mind, yet this doesn’t mean it should upset a
child of 8 or over.
 What about bad language? Bad language isn’t completely ruled out,
mild bad language is accepted such as ‘shit’ or even ‘son of a bitch’
but the way of it being delivered and its content of its use is important
for instance if it were used very aggressively in a bad manner it would
pass in a higher category certificate.
 What about sex? References to sex are unlikely they are not detailed
and very infrequent. Also on the other hand if the child is not able to
understand the sexual reference it may be allowed as a PG.

4. Certificate; 12A and 12
 Films that are certificated as a 12A this implies that it is not suitable for children
under that age band, they’re are not allowed to see a 12A film in a cinema
but however this can be changed if they are accompanied by an adult who
makes the decision its suitable for them.
 What's the difference between 12A and 12? 12A is when an adult can
accompany any child under the age of 12 seeing a 12A film only in cinemas
because being accompanied by an adult at all times during the 12A film isn’t
reliable at home, but the 12 films are available on did at home.
 Strong language for example ‘f***’ can be passable at 12 or even 12A but
only depending at the intensity it is used as and who is using this language,
unless if it used in aggression it will be moved up into the 15 category.
 Any sexual behaviour? It may be briefly made known, but any verbal
references shouldn’t go beyond the point what isn’t suitable for any young
teens.
 Moderate violence is allowed but weapons which are used in scenes which
are easily accessible to 12 yr olds such as knives for example shouldn’t be
publicized.

5. Certificate; 15
 No one under the age of 15 is allowed to watch a 15 film at any
cinema or even buy/rent a 15 certificated video. At 15 there is no
more ‘upper limit’ on the amount of usage of strong language ‘f***’
on the other hand they're may be other strong terms such as ‘c***’ if
this were used in a aggressive manner and the amount of its use it
would not be passed 15.
 Sex and nudity allowed at 15? Any sexual activity can be shown but
in most cases it doesn’t go into any strong detail.
 What about drugs? At a certificated 15 drugs can be shown the
whole objective of the film shouldn’t be to promote or encourage
any misuse of drugs this is meant for example using instructions.

6. Caertificate;18
 The 18 symbol means that the films with this is only available for
adults, no one under the age of 18 is allowed to watch or buy/rent
an 18 rated video.
 Strong language? There is no limit on the frequent amount of times it
can be used whether that be in a aggressive manner.
 Drugs? Drugs can be shown but the whole main objective of the film
should be any promotion or encouraging misuse of drugs.
 Violence? Violence can be portrayed in detail also any strong
disturbing images are acceptable.
 Sex and nudity?

7. Certificate; R18
 The certificated category R18 are strictly for adults, of explicit work
including sex material involving adults, these film may only be
permitted for adults through licensed cinemas, however R18
certificated movies cannot be mailed.