2. Very mild bad language (dam and hell)
May be reference to sexual behaviour but no overt
focus on behaviour, language or innuendo
Very mild violence
Potentially dangerous or anti-social behaviour must
be clearly disapproved of
3. Not contain a theme inappropriate to children
Mild bad language (shit or son of a bitch) but in only
context and delivery. Not if done aggressively
Sex references have to be undetailed and infrequent
Mild violence
Must show that drugs, drinking and smoking are
bad. Also that issues such as bullying are not right
4. Strong language may be used depending on the
context it is given. Allows moderate language (twat
and bitch)
Discriminatory language is unlikely to be permitted
Sex and nudity may be briefly and discreetly
portrayed
Moderate violence but no emphasis on injuries or
blood unless justified
Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and
discreetly indicated
5. Strong violence
Frequent strong language
Portrayals of sexual activity
Strong verbal references to sex
Sexually nudity
Brief scenes of sexual violence or verbal references
to sexual violence
Discriminatory language or behaviour
Drug taking
6. Very strong violence
Frequent strong language and/or very strong
language
Strong portrayals of sexual activity
Scenes of sexual violence
Strong horror
Strong blood and gore
Real sex (in some circumstances)
Discriminatory language and behaviour
