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AGENDA ITEM NO. 2 LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (ALCOHOL & ENTERTAINMENTS) AND HOUSING 20th APRIL 2016

LICENSING REPORT NO. EHH_LICSUB_A&E1608

REQUEST TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION IN RESPECT OF RESTRICTIONS TO ACCESS BY CHILDREN TO SCREENINGS OF THE FILM

'FEAR ITSELF' 1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1. This report concerns a request to make a recommendation in respect of restrictions to access by children for screenings of the film 'Fear Itself' in accordance with the mandatory conditions applied under section 20 of the Licensing Act 2003 (the ’Act’). The process agreed by the Licensing and General Purposes Committee invokes the need for a hearing to determine the appropriate recommendation.

1.2. The report provides details of the request, and should be read in conjunction with the BBFC classification guidelines. This, together with information obtained at the hearing should be used to determine the application.

2.0 THE APPLICATION

2.1. A request to make a recommendation in respect of restrictions to access by children for screenings of the film 'Fear Itself' was submitted to the licensing authority on the 25th February 2016 by Charlie Lyne, an independent film maker. The request was made as he is hoping to screen the film in a premises licensed by Rushmoor Borough Council.

2.2. For reference, a copy of the request is given at appendix A.

2.3. Further information

2.4. The filmmaker has also provided a copy of the press kit / current marketing materials that he has produced for the film to assist with the recommendation. Copies of these are given at appendix B.

3.0 DATA PROTECTION ISSUES

3.1. As a public document, any personal details, including addresses, contact details and/or signatures submitted on any document contained in this report have been redacted in accordance with data protection requirements.

4.0 DETERMINATION

4.1. In accordance with the Act and the Council's scheme of delegation, the Sub-Committee is asked to make recommendations as to the restrictions of access to the screenings of the film by children.

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5.0 RELEVANT CONSIDERATIONS

5.1. BBFC Guidance

5.2. In making recommendations, the sub-committee must have regard to the BBFC classification guidelines given at appendix C.

5.3. Mandatory Conditions

5.4. For information, the mandatory condition in respect of this request is detailed at appendix D.

6.0 RECOMMENDATION(S)

6.1. The Sub-Committee is asked to watch the film and determine the request having regard to -

(a) the contents of this report;

(b) the contents of the film;

(c) any additional information obtained from the hearing; and

(d) the BBFC classification guidelines.

SHELLEY BOWMAN Principal Licensing Officer Environmental Health & Housing Services

CONTACT:

Shelley Bowman, Principal Licensing Officer Tel: (01252) 398162, Email: shelley.bowman@rushmoor.gov.uk John McNab, Environmental Health Manager (Licensing) Tel: (01252) 398886, Email: john.mcnab@rushmoor.gov.uk APPENDICES:

Appendix Description Page

Ref.

A - Initial request for recommendations Page 3

B - Press Kit / Marketing materials for the film Page 5

C - BBFC Classification Guidelines Page 7

D - Mandatory condition Page 47

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APPENDIX A INITIAL REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

'Fear Itself'

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APPENDIX B

PRESS KIT / MARKETING MATERIALS

'Fear Itself'

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APPENDIX C

BBFC CLASSIFICATION GUIDELINES

'Fear Itself'

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APPENDIX D

LICENSING ACT 2003 MANDATORY CONDITIONS

'Fear Itself'

When Applicable Mandatory Condition Reference

Where there is any exhibition of film.

(1) (i) In respect of the exhibition of films, the admission of children (ie: anyone aged under 18) must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation(s) made by the film classification body specified (as designated by S4 of the Video Recordings Act 1984 - the British Board of Film Classification).

S20 Licensing Act 2003

(ii) Where a film classification body is not specified, the admission of children must be restricted in accordance with any recommendation(s) made by the licensing authority.

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