Compensation for tattoo's

[GoldenMerc]

Hi,

Well i got told about a year ago on here (i think) if a tattoo'ist doesn't have a tattoo licence you can get compensation for having tattoo's done by them? Is this true if so can i have some links and information about it please?
Ross

[samsaBEAR]

Why would you get compensation for being stupid enough to let someone without a licence tattoo you?

[GoldenMerc]

Because he told me he was a professional and had a licence...

[MizMe93]

I don't know if you can get compensation, unless the tattoo went horribly wrong. But they will definately get in somesort of troublefor tattooing without a liscence, I assume a fine. Then again, if they're doing itfree ofcharge, then it wouldnt be against the law if they had your consent.

[GoldenMerc]

It wasn't free, it is badly done and he had no licence...

[FlyingJesus]

If money's changed hands then it's illegal, but dunno how you'd be able to prove it when obviously he won't be giving receipts if he's not a real business

[MizMe93]

Well if you're serious about getting compensation then go ahead and talk to a professional, theyll let you know your options. Seeing as it was done illegally I'm sure something will be done

[Robbie]

If money's changed hands then it's illegal, but dunno how you'd be able to prove it when obviously he won't be giving receipts if he's not a real business

init. guy will just say prove it

[GoldenMerc]

If money's changed hands then it's illegal, but dunno how you'd be able to prove it when obviously he won't be giving receipts if he's not a real business

He's got it on his 'business's photos :) saying 'Ross's tribal arm'
So i guess i can use that as proof?

[Sharon]

yeah hurry up tho and like screenie it if its online or something before evidence is destroyed i guess

[FlyingJesus]

He's got it on his 'business's photos :) saying 'Ross's tribal arm'
So i guess i can use that as proof?

Yeah if he's that stupid go for it

[GoldenMerc]

Yeh so all i need to know is some information young Thomas

[beth]

pretty sure you need to contact the local council.

[Futz]

Is the tattoo not what you wanted?

[GoldenMerc]

Is the tattoo not what you wanted?
Lines and the ink are absolutely rubbish

[FlyingJesus]

Have you asked the guy for a refund at all? Because if you do that and he refuses THEN you can take him to court for illegally running a tattoo business without licence - a business licence and a health licence that is, in the UK there's no such thing as a tattoo licence

[GoldenMerc]

Hmm its worth a try eh!

[Jssy]

just out of interest is it illegal for my uncle to have a tattoo gun and tattoo people but them not pay for them?

[velvet]

you don't need a licence to tattoo in the uk

[FlyingJesus]

just out of interest is it illegal for my uncle to have a tattoo gun and tattoo people but them not pay for them?

Not at all, as long as he doesn't charge then it's 100% legal