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Digitally Altered Body Images
12 January 2022
Lead MP
Luke Evans
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
NHSMental Health
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Luke Evans raised concerns about digitally altered body images in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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.
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