'Models should have health checks'

As London Fashion Week draws to a close, the debate continues about whether models are too thin.

A parliamentary group is taking a look at whether the law needs to restrict the use of "ultra-thin" women.

Italy, Israel and Spain have all passed bills banning the use of ultra-thin fashion models, with France the latest to adopt a new law.

In Britain, a petition has been launched to that end by model Rosie Nelson.

She told BBC Newsnight that she would like a law enforced where models had to undertake health checks.

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