BBFC

Who are the BBFC, what is their role and how are they funded?

• The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) is an independent, non governmental body.
• They are funded through the fees it charges to those who submit films and video works for classification.
• They classify films on behalf of local authorities who license cinemas under the Licensing Act 2003
• They classify video works under the Video Recordings Act 1984
• They will not classify material which they believe is in breach of the law
• They carry out their responsibilities through appropriate use of classification categories and will cut or even reject a film if necessary