In particular, in the R18 category - that is material which may be supplied in
licensed sex shops to adults aged 18 or over - the BBFC’s guidelines now state that the
following content is not acceptable:
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Any material in breach of the criminal law;
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Material likely to encourage an interest in abusive sexual activity (e.g.
paedophilia, incest) which may include depictions involving adults role-
playing as non-adults;
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The portrayal of any sexual activity, whether real or simulated, which involves
lack of consent;
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The infliction of pain or physical harm, real or (in a sexual context) simulated.
Some allowance may be made for mild consensual activity;
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Any sexual threats or humiliation which do not form part of a clearly
consenting role-playing game;
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The use of any form of physical restraint which prevents participants from
withdrawing consent, for example ball gags;
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Penetration by any object likely to cause actual harm or associated with
violence;
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Activity which is degrading or dehumanising (examples include the portrayal
of bestiality, necrophilia, defecation, urolgania).