Five Members of Kuwait’s National Assembly Propose Legislation to Ban Plastic Surgery and Tattoos
Controversy and Ridicule on Social Media
Five members of Kuwait’s National Assembly have proposed legislation banning plastic surgery and tattoos in clinics and medical centers, sparking controversy and ridicule on social media.
Proposal for a Law Regulating Plastic Surgery
Representatives Muhammad Hayef, Hamdan Al-Azmi, Fahd Al-Masoud, Muhammad Al-Mutair, and Hamad Al-Obeid submitted a proposal for a law regulating the procedure of plastic surgery.
The proposal also stipulates that plastic surgery cannot be performed without the approval of a special commission to review plastic surgery applications. A commission to review plastic surgery applications will be set up within the Ministry of Health, as reported by local media.
Twitter Reaction
Representatives Muhammad Hayef, Muhammad Al-Mutair, Fahd Al-Masoud, Hamdan Al-Azmi and Hamad Al-Obeid are proposing a law banning tattoos and plastic surgery in clinics and medical centers.
• With the exception of a public or private hospital, provided that it is necessary to perform plastic surgery on the face or fingers.
• Notifying the Ministry of the Interior before and after the operation… rice.twitter.com/oXcksYJCkl– Advice (@Almajlliss) July 20, 2023
Strict Measures and Penalties
The proposal emphasizes the importance of notifying the Ministry of the Interior before and after plastic surgery on the face and fingers. It also suggests imprisonment of the offender for a term not exceeding five years and a fine of at least 1,000 dinars.
Social Media Reactions
The proposal sparked controversy in the country, with the hashtag #plastic_surgeries_5_years_jail being shared among Kuwaitis on social media. Reactions ranged from supportive to sarcastic.
Aim of the Proposal
Mughrid, one of the representatives, indicated that the aim of this proposal is to prevent counterfeiting of fingerprints and ensure that the photo on identification cards and passports matches the individual’s face.
Deputies Ignoring the People’s Demands
Some individuals complained about deputies ignoring the demands of the people and being preoccupied with such issues as plastic surgery and tattoos.
Suggestions for Addition to the Proposal
Another individual suggested adding a 5-year term with work and access to the proposal, along with a 15-year term with work and access for the resurfacing process, liposuction, and sculpting.
