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Smokefree Legislation - 1st July 2007
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26 June 2007
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| Truly a time for celebration
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From 1 July 2007, the whole of the United Kingdom will have smokefree legislation in place, making it the biggest jurisdiction in the world (by population) to have legally-enforced protection from secondhand smoke. This means that all employees in offices, shops, factories, restaurants or pubs will be able to work in a clean, smokefree environment.
Deborah Arnott, Director of the health campaigning charity ASH, said:
“After years of dogged campaigning for the right to work and socialise in places free of tobacco smoke, our goal is finally in sight. The Government should be congratulated for passing this landmark legislation that will have a lasting impact on the health of the nation.
“This is truly a time for celebration. This law has popular support, is good for health and will be good for business too. The only losers are the tobacco companies who have fought and failed to prevent this incredibly important measure from being implemented. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of countless organisations, politicians, health advocates and the support of the hospitality trade, the days of smoke-clogged rooms and stinging eyes are almost over.”
Please contact Brent Stop Smoking Service on 020 8795 6669 to get free help and support to stop smoking
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