Alice's Law: Family Fights for Cosmetic Surgery Regulation

The family of Alice Webb, a mother-of-five who died in September 2024 after a Brazilian butt lift, has urged the Health Secretary to enact 'Alice's Law' to regulate the cosmetic industry. Ms. Webb fell ill following the procedure performed by Jordan Parke in Gloucester and later died at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Her sister, April Palmer, and former partner Ben Kingscote have written to the current Health Secretary, highlighting the lack of progress in strengthening cosmetic industry regulations. They specifically call for liquid BBL procedures to be restricted to qualified surgeons urgently, noting that Save Face first campaigned for these changes three years prior.

Mr. Kingscote also wrote to his MP, emphasizing the clear health risks associated with unqualified practitioners performing BBLs. He expressed frustration with the government's inaction over the 18 months since Ms. Webb's passing, hoping the new Health Secretary will implement necessary bans.

Campaigners have called for stricter regulation and bans on certain cosmetic procedures. The Department of Health and Social Care announced proposals to ensure high-risk procedures like BBLs are performed only by qualified healthcare professionals, aiming to prevent further deaths and 'botched' procedures.