Classification - 12A/12

- 12A/12 films should be suitable for 12 years and over
- Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at '12A' and '12'
- These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, for those aged 12 and over
- Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them
- The '12A' category exists only for cinema films
- No one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult - and they are not recommended to those below 12
- An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child
- The '12' category exists only for video works
- No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a '12' rated video work

Criteria:
Discrimination - Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive disriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned
Drugs - Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give instructional detail
Horror - Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained
Imitable Behaviour - Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied, or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised
Language - Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong language (for example, 'fuck') must be infrequent
Nudity - Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet
Sex - Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sex references should not go beyond what is suiatble for young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable
Theme - Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers
Violence - Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated, and must have a strong contextual justification