Commons Sense

House of Commons · General Debate

Digitally Altered Body Images

12 January 2022 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Luke Evans Con Hinckley and Bosworth

Mental Health

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

Read the full transcript on Parliament.uk

At a glance

Luke Evans raised concerns about digitally altered body images in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns were raised about the negative impacts of digitally altered body images on mental health.
  • One in three teenagers reportedly feel negative about their body image.
  • The number of admissions for eating disorders among children under 17 is increasing.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Luke Evans Con Hinckley and Bosworth

Moves for a bill requiring advertisers, broadcasters, and publishers to display logos on images that have been digitally altered in proportions. He discusses the negative impacts of altered body images on mental health, citing statistics showing one in three teenagers feel negative about their body image. The speaker also mentions the increasing number of admissions for eating disorders among children under 17. He proposes a simple regulation where significant alterations are marked with a logo to empower individuals and provide clarity.

Other contributors (1)
  • Luke Evans Con Hinckley and Bosworth

    Proposes a new law that requires commercial images featuring digitally altered bodies to be labelled. He argues this would not stop people from editing their personal photos but would target those with significant influence and commercial intent, drawing parallels with existing regulations such as the 'P' for product placement on TV.

▸ Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy