12A

Suitable for 12 years and older

Discrimination

• Aggressive laguage or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable, unless clearly condoned. The work as a whole must not endorse discrimination of any kind

Drugs

• Must be infrequent and not glamorised. Must not give instructional detail

Horror

• Moderate threat are permitted, providedsequences are not frequent or suistained

Imitable behaviour

• Dangerous behaviour should not dwell on detail which could be copied or could be potentially harmful. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamourised

Language

• Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong language must be infrequent

Nudity

• Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet

Sex

• May be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Must not go beyond what is acceptable for young teenagers

Theme

• Mature themes must be suitable for young teenagers

Violence

• Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, unless infrequent and justified by context. Sexual violence can be implied but must have a strong contextual justification