People born in these years banned from smoking as new UK law change approved
A new UK law prohibits anyone born after 2009 from legally purchasing cigarettes, aiming to create a smoke-free generation.Summary
The UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, enacting a landmark law that will prevent individuals born on or after January 1, 2009, from ever legally buying cigarettes. This legislation represents a significant public health intervention, intended to create a smoke-free generation and save lives. The bill also expands smoke-free laws to include vaping bans in cars carrying children, playgrounds, schools, and hospitals, while still permitting vaping outside hospitals for those attempting to quit smoking. Concerns have been raised by retailers regarding the impact on their industry, and calls for continued education on the dangers of smoking have been made. Vape advocates emphasize the importance of maintaining vape flavors as an incentive for smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives and advocate for regulations to combat black market products.
(Source：Daily Express)
