UK Government wants PEGI rating on games legally enforceable by July.

MCV has reported that the PEGI rating system for games will be enforcable from July, with retailers being responsible for sticking to the system or risking legal proceedings.

PEGI is a pan-European rating that is often considered preferential to the BBFC ratings currently found on 15 and 18 Rated games alongside it.  Making PEGI law will mean that games no longer have to be submitted to the BBFC for approval before hitting stores.

Many games publishers will welcome the move, which adds far more clarity to the situation and allows a more uniform approach to ratings across Europe, but there will also need to be an element of re-education to ensure parents and guardians are aware of the legality of these ratings.