The BBFC have recently been undertaking legal discussions re their R18 guidelines on gay group sex. Obviously, evidence in the video itself will be considered. Not to do so would breach the guidelines on not allowing depictions of illegal activities and would constitute incontestable evidence of an offence being committed under the 1967 Sexual Offences Act. It is worth noting that the only activity prohibited is specifically clear sight of gay anal penetration in a group context.
Anal penetration filmed in the UK where only two men are present on screen is, however, acceptable.
I previously reported that Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom had been granted an uncut cinema certificate. It has now also recieved an uncut video certificate. It will be released on video and DVD by the BFI in February. I have moved it from the banned list to the no longer banned list . 6s of previous cuts have been waived The Beyond.