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Sixth Report: Changing the perfect picture: an inquiry into body image

Women and Equalities Committee HC 274 Published 9 April 2021

Report Status

Government responded

Conclusions & Recommendations

17 items (17 recs)

Source

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Government Response

AI assessment · 17 of 17 classified

Accepted 10

Accepted in Part 2

Acknowledged 1

Not Addressed 3

Rejected 1

Government response

Second Special Report: Changing the perfect picture: an inquiry into body image: Government Response to the Committee’s Sixth Report of Session 2019–21 · published 23 Jun 2021

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Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item

12 Recommendation Rejected

We were pleased to hear from companies who are committed to advertising their products by...

Recommendation

We were pleased to hear from companies who are committed to advertising their products by using real, honest images. However, a significant number of advertisers continue to rely heavily on image editing. It is clear that the constant bombardment of … Read more

Government Response Summary

The government explicitly rejects legislating to restrict or ban altered images in advertising, citing insufficient evidence and existing ASA rules. They will, however, consider future action after reviewing evidence from the ASA's consultation and as part of the Online Advertising Programme.

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