Poland
Poland before 2000 did not have any uniform classification system for television programs. Some stations, however, applied their own system of signs: in front of the selected films TVP board applied the "Adult Only" or "film for adult audiences only." in Canal+ before the film to show in chart with key Canal+ in the appropriate color (green, yellow, red). Until 27 February 2000 decided to mark the so-called TVN "adult movies" with a pulsating red 18+ logo . March 1, 2000 an agreement was Polish television broadcasters as "friendly media" in order to introduce in Poland a uniform system of classification of television programs. The signatories of the agreement were nine television broadcasters: TVP, Polsat, TVN, our TV, Canal+, Wizja TV, Poland and Cable TV Niepokalanow. They had time until 31 March 2000 on the introduction of the signs. March 1, 2000 the system runs on TV and our TV, TVN system appeared in mid-March 2000, while the other stations on March 20, 2000, Canal+ after 2000 used the characters from the film. This system consisted of three signs are displayed in the lower right corner of the screen.
Prior to August 2005 the ratings system consisted of three icons and 3 age groups:
| Symbol | Age restriction |
|---|---|
| General Viewing. | |
| Parental Discretion Advised, May Contain Mild Sex, Violence Or Swearing. | |
| Adults Only, May Contain Strong Sexual Content, Violence And Sexual And Violent References |
Signs displayed on the first three minutes of the film if the sign flashed ads for the next three minutes after each advertising break if not advertising signs flashed for three minutes every 20 minutes. The current Polish television rating system was introduced on 28 August 2011 and consists of five icons:
| Symbol | Age restriction | Broadcast restriction | Possible contents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | none | positive or neutral view of the world, little to no violence, non-sexual love, and no sexual content. | ||
| 7+ | none | as above; may additionally contain some foul language, bloodless violence, and a more negative view of the world; minimal rating for live broadcasts. | ||
| 12+ | none | may contain some foul language, some violence, and some sexual content. | ||
| Mature 16+ | only 8 PM–6 AM |
deviant social behavior, world filled with violence and sexuality, simplified picture of adulthood, display of physical force, especially in controversial social context (against parents, teachers, etc.), immoral behavior without ethic dilemma, putting the blame on the victim, excessive concentration on material possessions. | ||
| 18+ (Adults) | only 11 PM–6 AM |
one-sided display of the joys of adult life without showing responsibilities (e.g. work), social justification of violent behavior, excessive vulgarity, use of racial slurs and social stereotypes, explicit sexual content, praise of aggression or vulgarity. | ||
Unlike the previous rating symbols icons in the revised system are seen continually during movies and TV programs (except commercials). News, weather forecasts, sports, and commercials are exempt from classification.
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