This briefing paper describes the findings of the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ investigation into the UK in 2016, the UK and Devolved Government reactions, and subsequent developments, including the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on disabled persons’ rights.
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Commons Library debate pack - the effect of junk food advertising on obesity in children (345 KB, PDF)
There are controls on advertising for high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods in both broadcast and non-broadcast media in the UK.
A Commons Library briefing paper, Advertising to children, provides more general information on advertising and children.
Please note that this briefing focuses narrowly on issues around the advertising of HFSS products. It does not consider other wider factors and Government policies that may impact on childhood obesity rates.
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Commons Library debate pack - the effect of junk food advertising on obesity in children (345 KB, PDF)
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