Mother challenges York ban on 15 and 18-rated baby cinema films

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

York Council is considering allowing 15 and 18-rated films at baby cinema screenings on a case-by-case basis.

A York mother has challenged the city council's ban on showing 15 and 18-rated films at baby cinema clubs. Amelia Redhead tried to watch the 15-rated film Verity at Everyman with her eight-week-old baby Jude but found it unavailable. She contacted City of York Council to question the policy, arguing that parents should be able to choose what films to take their children to.

Currently, cinemas in York are only allowed to show films rated U, PG or 12A by the British Board of Film Classification. City Screen, Everyman, Vue and Cineworld all offer baby cinema screenings in line with these rules. The restriction came about after a complaint, according to Ms Redhead.

Councillors are set to discuss proposals to allow venues to show 15 and 18-rated films on a case-by-case basis. A council report states the change would allow controlled entry of infants under 12 months to higher-rated films with parents and carers, but not general admission of children. Similar changes have already been made for clubs in Leeds and Chelmsford. Ms Redhead described the current ban as heavy-handed.

Mother challenges York ban on 15 and 18-rated baby cinema films — Image: The Press (York)

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Mum takes on 'bizarre' ban on 15 and 18 films at York baby cinema clubsA new mother has spoken about her bid to end a ban on showing 15 and 18 films at screenings for parents and their babies.The Press (York) · 19 Oct, 16:00
Mum takes on 'bizarre' ban on 15 and 18 films at York baby cinema clubsA new mother has spoken about her bid to end a ban on showing 15 and 18 films at screenings for parents and their babies.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 19 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Amelia Redhead · City of York Council · York · Everyman · Leeds · Chelmsford

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