Government considering outdoor smoking ban

[andipandi]

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health, a cross-party group of Parliamentarians who campaign on tobacco control, welcomed the return of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament today (5 November).

The Bill, which had strong cross-party support in the previous Parliament, will introduce the phased-out sale of tobacco for future generations and give the government powers to regulate vapes to curb youth vaping. Passing the Bill into law will make the UK the first country to introduce a “Smokefree Generation” after a similar law was scrapped in New Zealand last year.

It has some additions, some of which were amendments tabled by APPG members in the last Parliament.

These include:

Powers to create a retail licensing regime for the sale of tobacco and vapes;

• Powers to extend smokefree legislation to some outdoor areas;
• Powers to prohibit vaping in smokefree places;
• A ban on vape advertising and sponsorship;
• Further powers to regulate the design of vapes

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Really? not heard of that one before, outside of the tpd and the disposable ban

Tobacco and Vapes Bill returns with licensing scheme amendment

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Smoking and Health, a cross-party group of Parliamentarians who

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[Netvaper]

Smoking is already prohibited in the grounds of NHS hospitals though you see NHS staff and others ignoring it, currently vaping isn't as the NHS promotes it as a smoking cessation tool. At least they've ditched including pub gardens.

 

[CzesiuB]

Well, it will give the Britain an unique opportunity of becoming the global leader in ignoring yet another own law the country proclaimed....

 

[f0rdy]

The government will also take tougher action to crack down on youth vaping, with 25% of 11 to 15-year-olds having tried vaping in 2023.

Plucked out of thin air? No doubt including respondents who state they've had one puff only, of a vape.

Subject to consultation, the government is considering extending restrictions in places that are currently smoke free to also become vape free, especially in areas where there are children and young adults.

Ah, so it's not just save the children, it's now also save the young adults

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smoking-ban-introduced-to-protect-children-and-most-vulnerable

Only sell rebuildables. The additional investment in time & money required to build would probably have the govt desired effect on vaper numbers instantaneously!