General Principles Followed By The BBFC

The BBFC follow two guiding principles;

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 have to then consider three main qualifications, which are in brief to do with conflicts with the law, whether the material may cause harm (including moral and potential viewer harm) and whether the material is unacceptable for the age group