Film + Video + DVD
Films/Video/DVD The Office of Film and Literature Classification classifies content that may need to be given warnings or even cut and censored. This includes advertising trailers for future films.
Their board has the power to ban films/videos and DVDs.
If you do not like an advertisement before a movie you complain about the content of the advertisement to the Advertising Standards Authority under the Advertising Code of Practice.
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Films/Videos |
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Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 |
Films can be exempt from labelling based on their content or purpose (e.g., a training or instructional video). |
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Trailers |
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Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 |
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Key abbreviations:
BSA - Broadcasting Standards Authority
ASA - Advertising Standards Authority
OFLC - Office of Film & Literature Classification