BBFC considers 'Manhunt 2' legal action

Following news earlier this week that Rockstar won the right to appeal against the UK ban of its controversial Manhunt 2 game, the BBFC has warned it will take legal action to stop the release of the title.

Despite Rockstar winning its right to appeal, the British Board of Film Classification has said it will go to the most powerful judiciary in the country to ensure the game never goes on sale.

BBFC spokesperson Sue Clark said: “We need to see the judgement papers from the VAC case before we even consider giving Manhunt 2 a rating.

"If we spot anything problematic, we may decide to take our case to the High Court as a judicial review, which would lead to Manhunt 2’s release being frozen in the UK.

“Our main concern is to ensure a lawful outcome. It needs to be the right decision within the UK’s legal framework – which will be the right decision in the public interest.”