Does the video game need a statutory BBFC classification or is it exempt under the Video Recordings Act?
Under the terms of the Video Recordings Act 1984, it is the responsibility of the individual game distributor or developer to decide whether a game requires statutory classification or not. The BBFC has no authority to make any decision about whether a game could be exempt. Customers who are uncertain about whether a game is exempt can obtain further information through the PEGI UK offices administered by the Video Standards Council (VSC) vsc@videostandards.org . The PEGI questionnaire also details circumstances under which a game may lose its exemption. These include: • Gross acts of violence towards humans or animals • Horrific behaviour or incidents • Human sexual activity • Criminal behaviour Following a review of both the voluntary and statutory systems in 2004, distributors should be aware that in some instances non-interactive material (trailers, ads, etc) may also lose exempt status. Customers submitting for the first time must supply specimen signatures from all persons author
