Video Games classification consultation

Glyn Wintle, 16 November 2008

As part of the Government’s implementation of the Byron Review recommendations, on children and new media, the Department for Culture Media and Sport is seeking views from gamers, children, parents, the games industry, retailers and other stakeholders on the current classification system for video games

The comments generated by this consultation will be used to develop the system in order to protect gamers from inappropriate content. The consultation will run until 20 November 2008.

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The consultation sets out four options for consideration:

  • Option 1 - Hybrid Classification System – BBFC ratings for all games for players over 12 and PEGI ratings for under 12s
  • Option 2 - Enhanced BBFC system
  • Option 3 - Enhanced PEGI system
  • Option 4 - Voluntary code of practice
Consultees are also invited to propose an alternative option.
Source: DCMS (Department for culture, media and sport)