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Caerphilly Council promises crackdown on new piercing law

News | | Published: 15:10, Tuesday March 20th, 2018.
Last updated: 15:11, Tuesday March 20th, 2018

Under 18s in Wales can no longer have their tongue pierced. Picture by GorillaWarfare.
Under 18s in Wales can no longer have their tongue pierced. Picture by GorillaWarfare.

Caerphilly County Borough Council has promised to enforce a new Welsh law which has banned under 18s from having intimate piercings.

The local authority’s Environmental Health Team has said it will take action against businesses found to be breaking the law.

Cllr Eluned Stenner,Cabinet Member responsible for Public Protection,said: “The safety of our residents is of paramount importance and our Environmental Health Team perform an important role to support businesses to comply with the law.”

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