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

Select Committee
Women and Equalities Committee HC 274 9 April 2021
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 17 items (17 recs)
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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

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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.
Government Equalities Office
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