UK Parliament passes bill that will ban cigarette purchases for younger generations
Summary
The UK Parliament passed a law that bans people born after December 31, 2008, from ever buying cigarettes. The new law aims to create the first smoke-free generation by making cigarette sales illegal for future younger generations.Key Facts
- The Tobacco and Vapes Bill was approved by the UK Parliament and awaits formal approval by King Charles III.
- People born after December 31, 2008, will never be allowed to buy cigarettes.
- The law allows the government to regulate tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products, including flavors and packaging.
- It is already illegal to sell cigarettes or vaping products to anyone under 18.
- The minimum age to buy cigarettes will rise every year, expanding the ban to more youth.
- About 13% of the UK population (6.4 million people) still smoke despite large declines since the 1970s.
- Smoking causes around 80,000 deaths annually in the UK and is the leading preventable cause of illness and death.
- Similar laws were passed in New Zealand but repealed later by a new government.
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