More adult behaviour starts to be portrayed as opposed to merely implied at '15' rating, although strong detail is still prohibited.
- Any level of discrimination is acceptable at 15, as long as it is not endorsed by the work as a whole.
- Drug-taking may be shown in detail at 15, as long as not endorsed by the film as a whole. Any detailed instructional detail of easily accessible drugs, eg. aerosols, puts a film firmly in the '18' category however.
- Stronger threat and horror is permitted, as long as not sexualised.
- The BBFC guidelines on imitable behaviour are almost identical at 12 and 15 rating, except at 15, dangerous behaviour can be seen as 'pain-free'.
- Strong language is more frequent at 15, however the the strongest words (eg. 'cunt') are not generally acceptable unless justified by the context.
- Nudity is allowed in a sexual context at 15, yet must be without strong detail.
- Sexual activity may be also be portrayed without strong detail.
- No theme is prohibited at 15, yet the treatments must be suitable for 15 year olds
- Stronger violence is allowed at 15, so long as it doesn't dwell upon infliction of pain or injury. Sexual violence begins to be allowed at 15, yet must still be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.
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