Set up to bring a degree of uniformity to standards
1984, Parliament passed the Video Recordings Act, so BBFC classify video
1912; U = Film specially recommended for children's matinee performances, A = Film more suitable for adults
1952; H = Horror certificate added to alert parents to horror-themed material, X = replaced H rating, had to be over 16
1970 - 1982; U = Suitable for children, A = Those aged 5 and older but parents advised that under 14 may not want to watch, AA = Suitable for 14 and older, X = Suitable for 18 and older
1982; Logos updated again to the colour ones we see today, U, PG, 12A, 12, 15, 18, R18
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PEGI
PEGI
Founded in April 2003, in effect across all countries in European Union
Uses an icon system printed onto the game box
PEGI group are the most lenient, with 50% of the 11,000 games rated in 2009 given a 3 rating, lowest possible
PEGI Online is the newest addition to give young people in Europe better protection against unsuitable gaming content.
PEGI Online based on four cornerstones; PEGI online safety code and framework contract signed by all participants, PEGI Online logo which will be displayed by holders of a licence, dedicated website for applicants and the general public, indpendent adminsitration, advice and dispute settlement process
3+, 7+, 12+, 16+, 18+, gambling (two dice), PEGI ONLINE (online games), Violence (fist), discrimination (2 white, 1 black), sex (gender symbols), drugs (needle), fear (spider), bad language (speech bubble)
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