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It’s time to update our video games censorship laws – and for parents to keep an eye on what their kids are playing.

Video games have been largely regarded as kids’ entertainment – but that’s no longer the case, with sophisticated adult games and violent “shoot ‘em ups” sharing shelf space with more innocuous titles. Are our censorship laws keeping up with modern games and the increasing ways you can access them?

Highlights of this report


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Censorship laws


What the ratings labels mean, and why the law needs updating. Read more

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Tips for parents


Some simple ways for monitoring your kids' usage. Read more

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Family games


A selection of games that all the family can play together. Read more

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