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On 16 November 2004, a Public Health white paper proposed a smoking ban in almost all public places in England and Wales.Smoking restrictions would be phased in, with a ban on smoking in NHS and government buildings by 2006, in enclosed public places by 2007, and pubs, bars and restaurants (except pubs not serving food) by the end of 2008.
Smoking in workplaces and enclosed public spaces has been illegal since 26 March 2006 in Scotland, 2 April 2007 in Wales, 30 April 2007 in Northern Ireland and 1 July 2007 in England. [26] [27] On 1 October 2015, a law was passed which banned smoking in vehicles with anyone under eighteen years of age present.
Smoking in the U.K. has been banned inside pubs, restaurants and most workplaces since 2007. UK government mulling crackdown on outdoor smoking. Pubs are unhappy
August 29, 2024 at 8:18 AM. Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed the government is looking at tougher rules on outdoor smoking to reduce the number of preventable deaths linked to tobacco use ...
Asked if he supported a ban on smoking in some public places, including pub gardens, Starmer told Channel 4 News: "I want us to move to a smoke-free environment, want to reduce those preventable ...
September 25, 2024 at 10:28 AM. The Health Secretary has called for a “national debate” about the prospect of banning smoking outside pubs. A restriction is being considered by the Government ...
The Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 13) is an Act of the Scottish Parliament passed in 2005, after being introduced by Scottish Executive Health minister Andy Kerr. The Act established that, from 26 March 2006, it would be an offence to smoke in any wholly or substantially enclosed public space in Scotland, with a small ...
In 2012, it was reported that "Five years after the introduction of the smoking ban in England, almost seven out of 10 licensees want the legislation amended to allow for separate smoking rooms in pubs". A 2017 YouGov survey indicated growing support for the smoking ban, up to 83% from the 2007 figure of 78%. The ban was proving more popular ...