Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995

An occupier of premises (other than adult‑only premises) at which computer games with a classification lower than R 18+ are sold must not display material for a computer game classified R 18+ at the premises—

unless—

the material is displayed in a different area (including, for example, in a different aisle or on a different shelving case, stand or table) from that in which material for other computer games is displayed; and

the area is marked as an area displaying material for computer games classified R 18+ by a notice complying with subsection (2) displayed in a prominent place near the area; and

the surface area of the material that is on display (for example, the cover of a casing containing the game, where that is on display) is not more than 300 cm²; or

unless, at all times while on display, the material bears no images or markings other than—

the name of the computer game in letters of 10 millimetres or less in height; and

the determined markings relevant to its classification.

A notice required to be displayed under subsection (1)(a) must contain the following statement (printed in legible type of at least 15 millimetres in height and of a colour that contrasts with the background colour of the notice):

It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (1) to prove that the defendant—

did not know, and could not reasonably have known, that the material was on the premises; or

took all reasonable steps to prevent the commission of the offence; or

complied with a code of practice set out in the regulations for the purposes of this section.

In this section—

a disc or other device on which the computer game is stored or recorded; or

a container, wrapping, casing or other item that bears images or markings representing the computer game.

Nothing in this section permits the exhibition of a computer game or part of a computer game classified R 18+ at premises to which this section applies.