(1)The video games authority may make such arrangements in respect of video works included in video games as it considers are necessary for the purposes of fulfilling its responsibilities in respect of video games.
(2)Where there are two designated authorities, the arrangements made by the video games authority under section 4 must, to the extent that the video games authority considers appropriate, include either or both of the following—
(a)arrangements for having regard to any classification certificate issued by the video works authority in respect of a video work included in a video game;
(b)arrangements for obtaining and having regard to a determination by the video works authority as to the suitability of all or part of a video work included in a video game.
(3)For the purpose of determining the extent to which arrangements described in subsection (2)(a) or (b) are appropriate, the video games authority must—
(a)consult the video works authority, and
(b)have regard to any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.
(4)In this section, “suitability” means suitability for the issue of a classification certificate or suitability for the issue of a classification certificate of a particular description.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 4ZA-4ZC inserted (1.5.2012) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 41(1), 47(3)(c); S.I. 2012/1164, art. 2(a)