2. General principles followed

The BBFC have two general guiding principles that are always followed:

1. That works should be allowed to reach the widest audience that is appropriate for their theme and treatment

2. That adults should, as far as possible, be free to choose what they see, provided that it remains within the law and is not potentially harmful.

They also consider three main qualifications when applying these guidelines:

• Whether the material is in conflict with the law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence.

• Whether the material may cause any harm at the category concerned (including moral harm)

• Whether the availability of the material, at the age group concerned, is clearly unacceptable to broad public opinion.