Media - BBFC and PCC - Revision Cards in A Level and IB Media Studies

BBFC Basic Information

Established in 1912 under the name of British Board of Film Census
Renamed the British Board of Film Classification in 1985
An independent non governmental organisation given responsibility over classifying films for release in in British cinemas
Funded by the film industry
The Video Recordings act (1984) - All films must be given a classification by a recognised source, in this case the BBFC.
Statutory regulations still exist that mean local authorities can change a rating for their local area.

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An independent nongovernmental organisation funded entirely by the British Press
Established in 1991 as a successor to the Press Council
Made up 16 members which consists of: Editors, Journalists and The general public working under a independent chairman.
They deal with complaints from people about things published in British Press
They do not impose fines at all merely aim to 'Resolve' issues.
In 1990 the government said there needed to be a new non-statutory Press complaints commission as the British Press was "Drinking at the last chance saloon"

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