REPORT ON THE SUNBEDS (REGULATION) ACT 2010 CASE STUDY: ANNA ROBIC GYM
THE CASE STUDY: ANNA ROBIC GYM
Boris and Catherine, two friends aged 17, recently visited Anna Robic Gym, a gym
and health club in Kempston. They went there to take advantage of a special
introductory package for new clients.
After they had used the gym and the swimming pool, a member of staff told the
friends that as part of the introductory package, they could also use the gym’s
tanning booth at half price. The staff member told them that within the tanning
booth there were a variety of sunbeds and spray tan machines available. The
friends decided to go to the tanning booth area but saw a small notice on the
entrance door saying Adults only. Catherine looked particularly young for her
age, so Boris and Catherine quickly showed the member of staff fake ID cards
(stating they were both 18). However, the staff member, without looking at the
cards, said We’ve never been asked to check those. She then ushered Boris and
Catherine through to the tanning booth area.
Boris used the stand up UV tanning booth. He decided not to use the protective
eyewear provided by the Gym. Catherine chose to use the electric spray tan
machine.
After having used the tanning booth Boris went to wait for Catherine in the private
room reserved for users of the tanning booths. The room was part of the area
where the booths were located. Here Boris met David, a 16 year old member of
staff who was folding and restocking the towels. Boris knew David from college
and they talked whilst he waited for Catherine to join him in the private room.
When she arrived, they both went home.
The following morning, Andrew and Robina Lempstone, the owners of Anna Robic
Gym, received telephone calls from the irate parents of Boris, Catherine and
David. Catherine’s skin had turned orange overnight and she had to stay at home,
unable to attend her college course. Boris had been taken to hospital with burns
around his eyes.
The nurse who had treated Boris at the hospital was David’s mother and she was
horrified to discover from Boris that David, her 16 year old son, was working in the
sunbed area at Anna Robic Gym.
The parents have indicated that they are considering making a formal complaint
against Anna Robic Gym. As the owners of the Gym, Andrew and Robina
Lempstone have sought legal advice in respect of the Sunbeds (Regulations) Act

1. produce a Report on the Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010.

2. For this task, you take the role of a trainee Legal Executive working for a
firm of solicitors in Kempston. Your supervisor is advising clients Andrew
and Robina Lempstone, owners of Anna Robic Gym situated in Kempston.
The matter relates to potential breaches of the Sunbeds (Regulation) Act
2010 following incidents in the Gym and subsequent complaints to the
Gym by the parents of both Boris and Catherine (who were customers at
the Gym) and the parents of David (who is an employee of the Gym).
3. As part of your training on legal research skills your supervisor has asked
you to produce a Report. The purposes of the Report are to identify,
explain and apply the sections of the Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010
relevant to the client’s case and to assist your supervisor in advising the
clients on the legal position of Anna Robic Gym.
4. You must read the client case study below which outlines the relevant
facts.
5. You must research:
– the Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010
– the Explanatory Note to the Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010
The Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010 is referred to in this document as the
Act.
6. Whilst you will need to refer to the case study in your Report, there is no
need to include a copy of it.