General Principles

The two general principles followed by the BBFC are that:

• works should be able to reach the widest audience that is appropriate for their theme and treatment.
• adults should be free to choose what they see as long as it is within the law and not potentially harmful.

They must also consider:

• whether it is in conflict with the law.
• whether it may cause any harm at the category concerned (harm resulting from behaviour of potential viewers as well as moral harm).
• whether it is clearly unacceptable to broad public opinion.