British Government's Smoking Ban Proposal

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The British government is pushing for a smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking, aiming to create the first smoke-free generation by 2027. The bill would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009. The plan faces opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party, with critics arguing it goes against personal freedoms and could lead to a black market.

Key Points

  • Illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009
  • Legal age of sale for cigarettes to be raised by one year annually
  • Aimed at reducing smoking-related deaths and illnesses

Pros

  • Aims to prevent young people from ever smoking
  • Tough anti-smoking measures could lead to a smoke-free generation
  • Crackdown on youth vaping to prevent nicotine addiction

Cons

  • Opposition from libertarian-minded members of the Conservative Party
  • Critics argue it limits personal freedoms and could create a black market
  • Some high-profile Tories, including Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, oppose the bill