The BBFC claims the British audience consulted on classifications had changed their views of sex since 2014, and wanted higher classifications for sexual content, especially with regard to sexual violence.
The BBFC has implemented a change that sees films that depict rape and other sexually violent acts no longer falling into the 12A category.
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) have released new guidlines to reflect the public’s shifting views on sexual content and violence.
The BBFC also said its research showed that audiences are more tolerant of violent content than other potentially troubling material.