Enthusiast says attitudes on tattoos still negative

The tattoo scene in Malta has evolved since 1991, when the late Bobby Wood was jailed for a month for opening a tattoo parlour, but negative attitudes persist, according to enthusiast Damian Allison. “It is still legal for employers to discriminate against people with tattoos,” Mr Allison, 34, says. “One might argue that having visible tattoos is a decision one consciously makes. It is illegal to discriminate against one’s political affiliation, religion or relationship status and, like tattoos, these all boil down to a person’s choice.” Mr Allison forms part of a pressure group, called... This article is part of our premium content. Full story is available on Times of Malta Premium.