Smoking ban introduced to protect children and most vulnerable
Tuesday 5th November 2024
The government will introduce plans for tougher action to protect people from the harms of smoking in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill today.
The world-leading Bill will include measures to create a smokefree generation, phasing-out the sale of tobacco products across the UK to anyone aged 15 or younger this year, breaking the cycle of addiction and disadvantage.
In addition, the government will be given powers to extend the indoor smoking ban to specific outdoor spaces: with children’s playgrounds, outside schools and hospitals all being considered, subject to consultation.
This sits alongside a ban in the Bill on vape advertising and sponsorship, as well as powers to restrict the flavours, display and packaging of all types of vapes, as well as other nicotine products.
Disposable vapes are also due to be banned from 1 June 2025 under separate environmental legislation.
More details can be found here.
Guidance and local teaching resources on vaping.
