UK Act of Parliament 1985 United Kingdom

Films Act 1985

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(1) The Secretary of State may make regulations—

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(1) A film is a British film for the purposes...

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(1) The cultural test for a film other than a...

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(1) The cultural test for a documentary is as follows....

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(1) The cultural test for an animation is as follows....

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(1) In paragraphs 4A to 4C— “cast” means all the...

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(1) A film must not be certified as a British...

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(1) For the purposes of this Schedule the labour costs...

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(1) For the purposes of paragraph 4(4) the requisite amount...

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Where it is material, in connection with an application under...

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(1) Any person who is aggrieved by any decision of...

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UK Government (Cross-Departmental)

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BBFC

British Board of Film Classification

Classifies films, videos, and some video games for age rating. Statutory authority for classifying cinema releases and video works under the Video …

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