Monday, 28 February 2011

Film Classification: R18

'R18' films are only to be shown in specially licensed cinemas, or supplied only in licensed sex shopts and to adults of not less than 18 years.  The 'R18' category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit works of condeting sex or strong fetish material involving adults. 



The following content is not acceptable...

• Any material which is in breach of the criminal law (material judged obscene under the act)

• Material including dialogue likely to encourage interest in sexually abusive activity (e.g. paedophilia/ rape) which may involve adults role- playing as non adults

• The potrayal of any sexual activity which involves lack of consent/ any form of physical restraint which they cannot indicate withdrawal of consent

• The infliction of pain or acts which may cause lasting physical harm

• Penetration by any object associated with violence or likely to cause physical harm

• Any sexual threats, humiliation or abuse which does not form part of a clearly consenting role-playing games

• These guidelines will be applied to the same standard regardless of sexual orientation

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