Censorship in the Netherlands
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In the Netherlands, the Kijkwijzer system is used, which is executed by the NICAM.
Unrestricted:
- AL Suitable for all ages (in Dutch: Alle Leeftijden).
- 6 Not recommended for children younger than 6 years. Replaced the older MG6, where parental guidance was recommended for viewers younger than 6 years.
- 9 Not recommended for children younger than 9 years. Now a standard rating. First used for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban because of very frightening elements. Also used for De Scheepsjongens van Bontekoe.
- 12 Not recommended for children younger than 12 years; broadcasting is not allowed before 20:00.
Restricted:
- 16 Not recommended for children younger than 16 years; hence, according to Wetboek van Strafrecht art. 240A, it is forbidden to admit such a person to a screening, or rent out, sell, or give the movie (DVD, video, computer file, etc.) to such a person; broadcasting is not allowed before 22:00.
Mostly, these icons are used along with other symbols, displaying if a movie contains violence, sexual content, frightening scenes, drug or alcohol abuse, discrimination, or coarse language.
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