Universal

Universal

The Universal symbol means that it is subtitle for all ages young or all.

What should be in the classification of the Universal class and what should not be in the classification:

 

Discrimination

No discriminatory language or behaviour unless

clearly disapproved of.

Drugs

No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless

they are infrequent and innocuous, or there is a clear

educational purpose or anti-drug message suitable

for young children.

Horror

Scary sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to

cause undue anxiety to young children. The outcome

should be reassuring.

Imitable behaviour

 

No potentially dangerous behaviour which young

children are likely to copy. No emphasis on realistic

or easily accessible weapons.

Language

 

Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.

Nudity

Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex

Mild sexual behaviour (for example, kissing) and

references only (for example, to ‘making love’).

Theme

While problematic themes may be present, their

treatment must be sensitive and appropriate for

young children.

 

 

Violence

Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or

menace only.