As the British Board of Film Classification is the body under scrutiny and, if I may use the vernacular, it is being given a good kicking, it is interesting to note that over the past year four local authorities have overruled the board's guidelines and downgraded the classification. Films such as ““This is England”” have been downgraded to a 15 rating by local authorities.
British Board of Film Classification (Accountability to Parliament and Appeals) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Vaizey of Didcot
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 29 February 2008.
It occurred during Debate on bills on British Board of Film Classification (Accountability to Parliament and Appeals) Bill.
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2007-08
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