UK – Smoking ban introduced to protect children and most vulnerable

The government will introduce plans for tougher action to protect people from the harms of smoking in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill today.

  • World-leading reforms introduced to phase out smoking, protecting the public, NHS and economy and put us on track to a smokefree UK
  • Government will be given powers to extend indoor smoking ban to certain outdoor settings, focused on protecting children and the most vulnerable, in addition to creating the first smokefree generation
  • Bill will also ban vape advertising and sponsorship, as well as create new powers to restrict the flavours, display and packaging of all types of vapes
  • Combined with on the spot fines, tougher action on enforcement and tighter regulation on vaping, the Bill will protect children and young people from harm and addiction..