Sunbed ban backed by Nicola to become law

A NEW law banning under-18s from tanning salons is set to come into force — after being cleared by the Lords today.

The Sunbeds (Regulation) Bill aims to combat the increase in skin cancer among young women.

It follows a Sun campaign to ban unmanned automatic sun beds, backed by Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts and Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna.

The Bill, which has cross-party support, was launched in January.

It places a duty on salon operators in England and Wales to prevent the use of sunbeds by under-18s and gives local authority officers increased powers to inspect the businesses and to penalise owners who breach the ban.

It will stop children hiring or buying sunbeds and outlaw automatic tanning salons.

Clear health information would also be required in salons, setting out the dangers of sunbed use.

A similar ban already applies in Scotland, and ministers in Northern Ireland have said they plan to bring forward legislation on sunbeds as soon as possible.

The Bill, which had already cleared the Commons, has now been sent for Royal Assent.

Source: The Sun

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April 8, 2010 » Filed under: News »

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Nicola Roberts calls at No. 10

nicola roberts number 10 No, it’s not a change of power at Downing Street… but simply Denise Van Outen and Nicola Roberts bringing a touch of glamour to No.10 last night.

While many might think the stylish duo would do just as good a job there as the professional politicians, they were turning out for a reception hosted by Health Secretary Andy Burnham.

Girls Aloud star Nicola, who is supporting a bid to ban under-18s from tanning salons, rather appropriately put her gorgeous alabaster skin on show in a black and white mini dress and tuxedo jacket.

The 24-year-old is riding high after the Sunbeds (Regulation) Bill was backed by MPs last week.

Nicola, who has worked hard to raise awareness about the dangers of tanning salons, told Heat magazine this week: ‘I am so happy that the sunbed bill was passed last week in the House of Commons.

‘The bill is now being taken for a reading at the House of Lords, so your support is still very much needed.

‘Please keep on at your local MP about supporting the bill: the more persistent and supportive you are, the more they have to listen and do their part.

‘Thank you to everyone. Lets hope we can make a difference.’

Source: DailyMail

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March 24, 2010 » Filed under: News »

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Why Nicola Roberts is anti-sunbeds

YOUNGSTERS are risking their health by using sunbeds up to twice a DAY, says Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts.

The pale beauty, now filming a BBC3 documentary called The Truth About Tanning, says teens are in the grips of a deadly epidemic in their bid to be bronzed.

MPs will soon vote to outlaw unsupervised booths, and yesterday MP Julie Morgan launched a Private Member’s Bill to ban salon sunbeds for under 18s. Health Secretary Andy Burnham gave the Government’s backing.

It follows a Sun campaign – backed by cancer charities and MPs Sian James and Julie Morgan – to ban unsupervised booths.

Nicola, 24, backs tighter rules on sunbeds.

Here she tells why.

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January 14, 2010 » Filed under: News »

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Gallery: Launch of Private Member’s Bill to ban sunbeds

Here’s 13 images of Nicola Roberts at the House of Common’s today, backing a Private Member’s Bill to ban sunbeds to under-18′s.

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January 13, 2010 » Filed under: Gallery »

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Video: Nicola Roberts backs sunbed ban‎

Nicola Roberts backs under-18 sunbed ban

Nicola Roberts talking at the House of Commons today, backing the banning of sunbed use for under-18′s.

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January 13, 2010 » Filed under: Video »

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Nicola Roberts backs the sunbed ban for under-18s

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Celebrities are joining the Health Secretary in support of a call to ban under 18s using sunbeds in tanning salons.

Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts is due to speak alongside Andy Burnham at the launch of a Private Member’s Bill introduced by Cardiff North MP Julie Morgan.

Ms Morgan says she is “absolutely delighted” Mr Burnham is backing her bill which also wants to see an end to unmanned tanning salons.

“It’s a Bill that’s urgently needed. If you get backing from the Secretary of State there’s that much more chance we’ll get it through,” she explained.

Pop singer Roberts, who is known for her porcelain complexion, is making a documentary about the dangers of the tanning industry. She says she has learned to love her pale skin after years of using fake tan to match her bronzed bandmates.

A study last year discovered around 250,000 11-to-17-year-olds in England were risking skin cancer by using sunbeds.

Mr Burnham said: “The scientific evidence is clear – sunbeds increase your risk of getting skin cancer. It is far too easy for young people to use sunbeds and I am determined to take action to protect them.
I fully support this Bill which will force tanning salons to ban access for people under 18 years old.”

The Bill, which will have its second reading in the House of Commons on January 29, will be launched by Ms Morgan and charity Cancer Research UK.

Source: PA

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January 13, 2010 » Filed under: News »

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