UK Act of Parliament 1985 United Kingdom

Films Act 1985

An Act to repeal the Films Acts 1960 to 1980; to make further provision with respect to the financing of films; and for connected purposes.

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Enforced by
UK Government, BBFC
Status
Amended (in force with amendments)

What it defines

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

8 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001 Repeal of Films Acts 1960 to 1980 and abolition of Cinematograph Films Council. (opens in a new tab)
s.002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Dissolution of National Film Finance Corporation. (opens in a new tab)
s.004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. (opens in a new tab)
s.005 Financial assistance by Secretary of State in connection with the production of films. (opens in a new tab)
s.006 Certification of British films (opens in a new tab)
s.007 Repeals, etc. (opens in a new tab)
s.008 Short title, commencement and extent. (opens in a new tab)
Schedules

Schedules

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13 other schedules
s.001 Certification of British films for purposes of audiovisual expenditure credit and film tax relief (opens in a new tab)
s.002 Repeals (opens in a new tab)
s.sch001 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations—
s.sch001 (1) A film is a British film for the purposes...
s.sch001 (1) The cultural test for a film other than a...
s.sch001 (1) The cultural test for a documentary is as follows....
s.sch001 (1) The cultural test for an animation is as follows....
s.sch001 (1) In paragraphs 4A to 4C— “cast” means all the...
s.sch001 (1) A film must not be certified as a British...
s.sch001 (1) For the purposes of this Schedule the labour costs...
s.sch001 (1) For the purposes of paragraph 4(4) the requisite amount...
s.sch001 Where it is material, in connection with an application under...
s.sch001 (1) Any person who is aggrieved by any decision of...

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