Petition · past parliament
Impose legal regulations on the use of digitally altered images in the media.
Closed
107 signatures
What the petition asks
This use of digitally altered images of persons in all broadcast & non-broadcast media should be more heavily regulated.
The only alterations to be permissible under law are elements that are temporary in nature (for example a blemish/bruise etc) and such alterations should be disclosed.
The only alterations to be permissible under law are elements that are temporary in nature (for example a blemish/bruise etc) and such alterations should be disclosed.
Any alterations that modify the size and proportion of a model should be prohibited.
This is to ensure that a model's physical appearance is not artificially manipulated, including their weight, shape and size.
If such acts are carried out, the offending party should be awarded
with a large fine.
Photoshop should be used in a sophisticated manner, and images promoted to the public should encourage a realistic and healthy body image.
This is to ensure that a model's physical appearance is not artificially manipulated, including their weight, shape and size.
If such acts are carried out, the offending party should be awarded
with a large fine.
Photoshop should be used in a sophisticated manner, and images promoted to the public should encourage a realistic and healthy body image.
Timeline
| 2 Oct 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Apr 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
107
Status
Closed
Opened
2 Oct 2017
Closed
2 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.