Harm/Irresponsibility

Latest rulings

LC International Ltd t/a Ladbrokes
- Social media (paid ad)
- 16 June 2021
A paid-for Facebook post for Ladbrokes was not found to be of particular appeal to under-18s and did not breach the Code.
UKGBrunch Ltd
- Social media (own site)
- 16 June 2021
Two posts on an event promoter’s Facebook page were banned for encouraging excessive consumption of alcohol.
Boux Avenue Ltd
- Social media (paid ad)
- 02 June 2021
A paid-for Facebook ad featuring a woman wearing lingerie did not break the CAP Code as the model did not appear to be unhealthily thin.
Nike (UK) Ltd
- Television, VOD
- 02 June 2021
A TV ad, two VOD ads on All4 and ITV Hub, and a YouTube video for Nike which showed pregnant woman participating in sports were not found to be irresponsible and did not break the BCAP Code.

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