Chapter 3 - Understanding the regulation of the creative media sector

Why does the Creative Media sector need to be regulated?

In my opinion the media needs to be regulated to protect the public from vulgar pieces of film that could harm them in any way.

According to the BBFC (British Board Of Film Classification). 

There are two key principles, laid out in the Guidelines, under which we operate:

• to protect children and vulnerable adults from potentially harmful or otherwise unsuitable content
• to empower consumers, particularly parents and those with responsibility for children, to make informed viewing decisions.

Section 2: Explain the range of regulatory bodies in the creative media sector

There are lots of different regulatory bodies in the creative media sector

The biggest one is BBFC (British Board Of Film Classification)

The BBFC is the board that sorts each film into certain age groups, the groups are:

U (Universal) This means the film is suitable for people of all ages.

PG (Parental Guidance) This means that parental guidance is recommended.

12 - This means the film is suitable for people ages 12 and up

15 - This means the film is suitable for people ages 15 and up

18 - This means the film is suitable for people ages 18 and up.

R18 - This means that the film is only suitable for ages 18 and up. But this includes explicit content. (Pornography)

OFCOM (Office Of Communication) is one of the UK's biggest communications regulator. They regulate TV, radio and the wireless network over they operate.

IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organisation) IPSO is an independent body that regulates the Newspaper and Magazine industry in the UK.

ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) ASA's role is to regulate the UK Advertisement sector.