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GLOBAL FILM

I have enclosed links to both the British Board of Film Classification licence ratings and the Motion Picture Assosiation of America's voluntary ratings system as well as a brief list of the classifications for quick reference.

CLASSIFICATION LINKS

www.bbfc.co.uk		British Board of Film Classification (BBFC)
www.mpaa.org		Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
www.oflc.gov.au		Australian Office of Film & Literature Classification (OFLC)

BRITISH BOARD OF FILM CLASSIFICATION

Uc	Particularly suitable for children.
U	UNIVERSAL - Suitable for all.
PG	PARENTAL GUIDANCE - Some scenes may be unsuitable for young children.
12	Suitable only for persons 12 years and over.
15	Suitable only for persons 15 years and over.
18	Suitable only for persons 18 years and over.
R18	For RESTRICTED DISTRIBUTION only, through specially licenced cinemas or sex shops to which no-one under 18 is admitted.
Please Note:	The 12, 15 & 18 catagories are subject to age bars at Cinema Box Office, Video Shops & Stores for both hire and purchase.

MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

G	GENERAL AUDIENCES All ages admitted
PG	PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED Some material may not be suitable for children
PG 13	PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
R	RESTRICTED Under 17s require acompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-17	RESTRICTED No-one 17 and under admitted