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Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021
Summary
This Act makes it illegal for doctors and cosmetic clinics to give botulinum toxin injections or cosmetic fillers to anyone under 18 years old in the UK. It's designed to protect children and teenagers from unnecessary cosmetic procedures during their growing years.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means protecting children from cosmetic procedures that could harm their development and self-esteem. It prevents companies from offering botulinum toxin injections (like Botox) and cosmetic fillers to under-18s, helping young people focus on natural development rather than feeling pressured to change their appearance through invasive treatments.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might argue the Act limits personal freedom and parental choice in medical decisions. Some could worry it doesn't address the real problem—social media and advertising pressure—or that it interferes with parents' rights to decide what's best for their own children.
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People's Vote0 votes
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading5 Feb 2020
- 2nd reading16 Oct 2020
- Committee stage25 Nov 2020
- Report stage12 Mar 2021
- 3rd reading12 Mar 2021
Lords
- 1st reading12 Mar 2021
- 2nd reading16 Apr 2021
- 3rd reading28 Apr 2021
Royal Assent29 Apr 2021
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