U - Stands for universal. A universal film must be suitable for all audiences (of ages 4 and up). If violence or threat is used within the film, there must be something that counters it in some way. So if something bad happens, something good has to happen as well. A universal film cannot contain offensive language, horror, drug/alcohol/sex references (except 'making love'). However it can contain mild bad language and natural nudity.
12/12a - A 12a is used to classify cinema films only and a 12 is used to classify a video work. People under 12 who wish to see a 12a film must be accompanied by an adult. People who wish to purchase a 12 film must be 12 years or older. A 12/12a film cannot contain frequent uses of strong bad language or emphasis on gore or violence. It can contain these things but in small, infrequent amounts. It can also contain sex references and nudity (without heavy sexual content)
18 - No one younger than the age of 18 is permitted to watch or even buy an 18 film or video work. Excessive gore and violence are permitted as well as frequent bad language an sex references. It may contain scenes of sexual imagery but not 'real sex'.
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