Video Games: Classification Schemes
Commons · Question 27136 · Tabled 29 Jan 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Question
Asked by Mark Pritchard
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will have discussions with the Games Rating Authority on the classification of video games; and if she will take steps to reduce the sexualisation of children in video games.
Answer
Answered by Chris Bryant, 6 Feb 2025
The GRA’s decisions are made independently of the government, which is important to ensure impartiality. The GRA’s age ratings serve to protect the public and empower people to make informed gaming choices, whilst also recognising and respecting adult fre...