Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through Parliament.

Summary

The UK has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, aiming to make it illegal for future generations to buy cigarettes. The bill proposes gradually raising the minimum smoking age, so those born after January 1, 2009, will never be able to purchase tobacco legally.

It also includes restrictions on vape flavors and packaging to prevent youth addiction and bans smoking in certain outdoor spaces, though pub beer gardens are exempt.

Supported by the Labour Party’s majority, the legislation seeks to create a “smoke-free U.K.” and combat smoking-related deaths.

    • wewbullEnglish
      2·
      2 hours ago

      Not ban. Regulate, like food. Have standards and enforce them.

      • GetOffMyLan@programming.devEnglish
        12·
        1 hour ago

        Except they aren’t like food. Vaping isn’t required to live. It’s purely recreational and aimed at children.

        But I’m happy with either regulation or a ban.