Tobacco Legislation Watch

SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES

GOVERNMENT ACTION

Smoking in Public Places is being addressed separately by each country within the United Kingdom. The current status is as follows:

SCOTLAND

The Scottish Parliament passed the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act in 2005 and a total ban on smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces will come into force at 6am on Sunday 26th March 2006. This includes all pubs, bars, restaurants and specialist tobacconists. Smoking will only be permitted outdoors and in residential premises, which can include hotel bedrooms specified by the proprietor.

NORTHERN IRELAND

In October 2005 it was confirmed that a total ban on smoking in public places and workplaces, similar to the Scottish ban, will be introduced in the Province in April 2007.

WALES

The Welsh Assembly has already voted in favour of a total ban, but at this stage it does not have the powers to introduce it. Additional powers will be given to the Assembly under Government of Wales Act (Amendment) Bill during this Parliament, so it may choose to implement its own ban. On the other hand, Wales may choose to follow England when the position there is known.

ENGLAND

After intense debate at the highest levels of government, the Health Bill was introduced to Parliament on 27th October 2005, and is expected to become law in Summer 2007.

The Bill contains proposals for a ban on smoking in all public places and workplaces, but for a partial ban in the hospitality s.....

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Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 7 on 10/02/2006.

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	Tobacco Legislation Watch SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES GOVERNMENT ACTION Smoking in Public Places is being addressed separately by each country within the United Kingdom. The current status is as follows: SCOTLAND The Scottish Parliament passed the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act in 2005 and a total ban on smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces will come into force at 6am on Sunday 26th March 2006. This includes all pubs, bars, restaurants and specialist tobacconists. Smoking will only be permitted outdoors and in residential premises, which can include hotel bedrooms specified by the proprietor. NORTHERN IRELAND In October 2005 it was confirmed that a total ban on smoking in public places and workplaces, similar to the Scottish ban, will be introduced in the Province in April 2007. WALES The Welsh Assembly has already voted in favour of a total ban, but at this stage it does not have the powers to introduce it. Additional powers will be given to the Assembly under Government of Wales Act (Amendment) Bill during this Parliament, so it may choose to implement its own ban. On the other hand, Wales may choose to follow England when the position there is known. ENGLAND After intense debate at the highest levels of government, the Health Bill was introduced to Parliament on 27th October 2005, and is expected to become law in Summer 2007. The Bill contains proposals for a ban on smoking in all public places and workplaces, but for a partial ban in the hospitality s..... To read the rest of this article you can buy this issue or subscribe to Cigar Buyer to have every issue delivered direct to your door. By Section : Legislation Watch Page number : 15 Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 7 on 10/02/2006. Subscribe Buy this issue More from this issue Preview other issues This article is 59 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements. Copyright Cigar Buyer © 1999-2010. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally.