Post #2072375
2026-04-21 23:24 UTC
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears United Kingdom Parliament
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn08jy6w0l5o
Both the Commons and Lords have settled on a final draft of the "landmark" legislation that aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking by making it illegal for shops to sell them tobacco, to create a smoke-free generation.
When it gets royal assent, ministers will also have new powers to regulate tobacco, vaping and nicotine products, including their flavours and packaging.
#UKpol #UKlaw #smoking #tobacco #health
Replies (3)
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@drrimmer@aus.social 2026-04-22 00:08
Here was my report on the landmark legislation https://eprints.qut.edu.au/260960/
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@ddlyh@topspicy.social 2026-04-22 00:39
@drrimmer@aus.social Not sure how enforceable it is...
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@patxi@mastodon.world 2026-04-22 03:43
@drrimmer@aus.social They just created the newest and biggest single black market for tobacco in the UK. Congratulations on learning nothing from history. This political ball will come back and hit you in the face, leaving a big fat red stupid mug for all too see. Not to mention an increase in young people with criminal records, good flipping luck.