The British Board of Film Classifications are the state designated censors of all video media sold in the UK.
The BBFC are also the cinema
censors, but in this capacity, the ultimate decision rests with local councils. BBFC certificates though are generally accepted by the local authorities.
In recent years the BBFC has done a very good in making their decisions
accessible to all. See www.bbfc.co.uk
Event Horizon 1997 UK/USA Sci-Fi horror by Paul WS Anderson, cut for an MPAA R rating, just released on US Blu-ray
Cuts and Bans
Crimewave 1985 USA crime comedy horror by Sam Raimi, once cut by the BBFC, just released on UK
Blu-ray
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