2000

1999
The Board embarked on an extensive consultation process to gauge public opinion before the compilation of new Classification Guidelines which showed that the major concerns were drugs and violence which sex caused less concern than previously.

A whole generation of European film makers seemed determined to push the boundaries of what was sexually acceptable on the screen.

2001
Ofcom became the new regulator for television, radio, telecommunications and wireless communications services. Film regulation is still the responsibility of the BBFC.

2002
The new '12A' category replaced the '12' category for film only.

2003
The children's BBFC website was set up

2004
The majority of film distributors agreed to include the Consumer Advice in publicity for all films.

David Cooke was appointed Director.

2005
BBFC published a new set of Guidelines based on an even more extensive research programme than the one which resulted in the 2000 Guidelines. Public support for the BBFC went up from 59% in 2000 to 63% in 2004.
The Student's BBFC website was set up.

2006
Landmark '18' certificates were awarded to two high-profile films containing explicit images of real sex.

2007
Introduction of the Parent's BBFC website.

2009
The BBFC published its most recent set of Guidelines based on another detailed public consultation exercise conducted in 2008-2009. 62% of the general public felt that the BBFC was effective.