Following the inquest last week into the death of Daniel Hindle, Sheffield Heeley MP Meg Munn is urging caution to young people considering piercing. Daniel, aged 17, died in December 2003 from septicaemia after having his lip pierced. Meg said: Daniel’s death was a tragic event but I hope his legacy will be an awareness around the dangers of piercing and its potential risks. The coroner is set to raise the issue with the medical profession as again will I and I am calling on all local authorities to use the powers they have and do what they can to avoid another tragedy. I think the verdict of death by mis-adventure was a fair judgement and my thoughts are with Daniel’s mother, Christina Anderson, at this time. Meg has supported Christina in her campaign to raise awareness of body piercing among young people since Daniel's death. Meg managed to change the law enabling local authorities to regulate body piercing businesses to ensure they keep to strict hygiene standards and follow appropriate procedures. Sheffield City Council has a voluntary registration scheme for businesses as a way of regulating body piercing in the city. For information on Daniel’s case and his mothers campaign visit www.danaid.com. End |
News Release By Meg Munn MP for Sheffield Heeley Tel: 0114 258 2010 Fax: 0114 258 6622 __________x__________ 14/11/05 Meg urges caution over piercing |
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