Laws in the United Kingdom set age limitations for participating in certain activities and privileges. This section lists the restrictive rules and regulations governed by how old you are.
Can watch a film rated as U or PG at a cinema if accompanied by an adult. The British Board of Film Classification issues film ratings for children.
Can have a bank account held in their own name (or building society).
Children from the Age of 7
Are allowed to withdraw money from a Post Office or savings account.
Children from the Age of 10
May get held criminally responsible if they get caught breaking the law or carrying out criminal activities.
Youngsters from the Age of 12
Can watch a film at a cinema 'unaccompanied' if the British Board of Film Classification certified the movie as a 12A.
Teenagers from the Age of 13
Can start working (providing a local by-law allows it). Even so, child employing laws state that the work can only be for a restricted number of hours.
Drive any mechanically propelled vehicle (providing they pass all relevant tests).
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