Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995

An occupier of premises (other than adult‑only premises) at which films or computer games with a classification lower than R 18+ are sold must not—

exhibit for promotional purposes at the premises a film or computer game or

display for promotional purposes at the premises a poster, pamphlet or other printed material in relation to a film or computer game classified R

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

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

the defendant complied with a code of practice prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this section.

This section does not apply to—

material for a film, within the meaning of section 40A, that is lawfully displayed in accordance with that section; or

material for a computer game, within the meaning of section 60A, that is lawfully displayed in accordance with that section.