York considers allowing 15 and 18-rated films in baby cinemas
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive
York Council is considering allowing some 15 and 18-rated films to be shown at baby cinema clubs on a case-by-case basis. The proposal will be decided by the council's Licensing and Regulatory Committee on 20 October. Baby Cinema Clubs currently show only U, PG and 12A-rated films to parents and carers with babies under one year old. Cinemas including City Screen, Everyman, Vue and Cineworld all offer the screenings under current council rules.
Under the proposals, controlled entry of infants under 12 months would be permitted for higher-rated films, though not general admission of children. Similar changes have already been made in Leeds and Chelmsford. Leeds City Council consulted with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the approach, which gave its backing.
Leds commissioned expert advice from trauma specialists Beacon House on the potential impact on babies. They found that babies did not need to understand a film to be unsettled by it and could be affected by sudden loud sounds and distressed voices which trigger stress responses. The ability of a caregiver to notice and soothe an affected baby would be important for their safety and wellbeing. The specialists noted that not all babies, parents and carers would have the same experience, and some films posed a risk to those with a history of trauma.
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- 18-rated films could be shown in baby cinema clubs in YorkSome films rated 15 and 18 could be shown in cinema screenings for parents with babies in York, subject to a council decision.The Press (York) · 14 Oct, 05:00
- 18-rated films could be shown in baby cinema clubs in YorkSome films rated 15 and 18 could be shown in cinema screenings for parents with babies in York, subject to a council decision.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 14 Oct, 05:00
In this story: York Council · City Screen · Everyman · Vue · Cineworld · Leeds City Council · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Beacon House
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