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Byron Review Will Affect UK's Game Ratings

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Late last year, the British Prime Minister asked a clinical psychologist to look at the risks the Internet and video games pose to children.  Dr. Tanya Byron has now come back with several suggestions that the government has said it will follow.

Game Ratings Getting A Change' /><br /> Dr. Tanya Byron<br />(Photo Credit: www.dfes.gov.uk)<p>One of the more significant changes relates to video game ratings.  Anything that is intended for children twelve or older will now need to be examined, and ratings will model the already-established system for films.</p>
<p>Also important is Dr. Byron's recommendation to establish a UK Council for Child Internet Safety.  A number of government entities, corporations, and age groups should be made part of the Council, and the collection will report to the Prime Minister.  Public information and awareness campaigns will start up, as well.</p><a href=

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