Industry: Regulation

Regulation 

Film regulator- BBFC (regulates films depending on the content)

Why are films regulated by certification? 
Films are regulated by certification to indicate to the audience that the content will be appropriate for a certain age and that if you are under/over the age of certification you may not understand the content in the film or will find the film boring. Films are regulated by certification to allow constriction on certain films for younger children. 

• protect  the public, and especially children, from content which might raise harm risks

• empower the public, especially parents, to make informed viewing choices

• recognise and respect adult freedom of choice within the law

• respond to and reflect changing social attitudes towards media content through proactive public consultation and research

• provide a cost-effective, efficient classification service within our statutory remit

• work in partnership with the industry to develop innovative service models to provide content advice which support emerging media delivery systems

• provide an effective service to enforcement agencies

What Is the certification for The Lego Movie? 

U - Contains mild fantasy violence, mild bad language