15 Classification

No one younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinemaNo one younger than 15 may rent or buy a '15' rated video work.

Discrimination: The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language/behaviour.
Drugs: Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable. Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised. 

Horror: Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised. 
Imitable Behaviour: Dangerous behaviour should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.
Language: There may be frequent use of strong language (e.g. fuck). The strongest terms (e.g. cunt) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.
Nudity: Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.
Sex: Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, may be justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal is not acceptable. 
Theme: No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is suitable for 15 year olds. 
Violence: Violence may be strong but not dwell on pain/injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.

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