UK film board tightens guidance on sex scenes in 12/12A-rated releases

BBFC survey finds sexual violence remains biggest area of concern while views on some drug use have eased

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has introduced stricter guidelines for sex scenes and nudity in 12 and 12A productions, saying the public are concerned about the amount of explicit content to which young people are being exposed.

In the BBFC’s first major audience research for five years, sexual violence remained the biggest area of concern.