Daily Telegraph’s infographic targeting homosexual teens was a ‘risk to public health and safety’

The Daily Telegraph has been reprimanded by the Press Council for its controversial infographic which appeared to draw parallels between ill health and sexual orientation. The article, ‘Fat chance of being healthy’ also seemingly implied sexuality was a choice, with the subheading ‘Young Aussies only have themselves to blame’.

The infographic was widely criticised in July when it went to print and in its ruling, the Press Council said the article “caused substantial offence, distress, prejudice and risk to public health and safety, and there was no public interest in justifying this”.

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