UK Makes PEGI Rating System Legally Enforceable
Tuesday, 10 July 2012 21:52
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The UK Parliament has determined that the PEGI age rating system will become the country's sole rating system by July 30.
Currently, PEGI is used to determine age ratings in the UK as well as the BBFC system if the game contains more mature content. According to this new decision, the PEGI system will become the only rating system enforceable by the state. This means that retailers will be forced to observe the age restrictions placed by the system or face prosecution.
“To prepare for the transition to the new system, we’ve already held PEGI briefing sessions to make sure that the industry is clear about what these changes will mean for them," said UKIE CEO Jo Twist.
“We very much believe that the sole adoption of PEGI will provide clear and consistent direction on age ratings for parents and will be a vital tool in helping them to understand the types of games that their children should be playing.”
Via: MCVUK
Source: Gameranx
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