General Principles Followed

• they obey the laws of the land and so screen any thing illegal
• opperate as guidelines but can be overruled/answer to local authority  - who can bend on public demand
• constantly update their laws, acts and regulation criteria in order to keep up with modern issues eg hate crime - which is reletavley recent
• although was set up by government - is independent from it so doesnt have to comply with its views
• works should be allowed to reach widest audience
• adults should be allowed a lawful freedom of choice
• considers if theres conflict in the law;whether material may cause harm or whether availabilty is inappropriate for age group concerned
• uses uptodate research and expert opinion and collective expertise to judge material