Regulator profile
BBFC
British Board of Film Classification
Self-Regulatory Body2 areas of regulation · 4 laws enforced · UK-wide
What BBFC does
Classifies films, videos, and some video games for age rating. Statutory authority for classifying cinema releases and video works under the Video Recordings Act 1984.
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Types of regulation
Age Rating
Film Classification
Legal framework
Legislation that BBFC directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Video Recordings Act 1984 Act 1984
- Films Act 1985 Act 1985
Secondary legislation
- Video Recordings (Labelling) Regulations 2012 UK Statutory Instrument 2012
- The Video Recordings Act 1984 (Exempted Video Works) Regulations 2014 UK Statutory Instrument 2014
Related legislation
Legislation connected to BBFC's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Amendments / commencements
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Video Recordings Act 2010
UK Act of Parliament 2010
Referenced in enforcement
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Obscene Publications Act 1959
UK Act of Parliament 1959 -
Protection of Children Act 1978
UK Act of Parliament 1978 -
Cinemas Act 1985
UK Act of Parliament 1985 -
Criminal Justice Act 1988
UK Act of Parliament 1988 -
Cinemas (Northern Ireland) Order 1991
UK Act of Parliament 1991 -
Communications Act 2003
UK Act of Parliament 2003 -
Licensing Act 2003
UK Act of Parliament 2003 -
Sexual Offences Act 2003
UK Act of Parliament 2003 -
Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
UK Act of Parliament 2008 -
Coroners and Justice Act 2009
UK Act of Parliament 2009 -
DEA 2017
UK Act of Parliament 2017 -
Online Safety Act 2023
UK Act of Parliament 2023
Coverage area
UK-wide