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Wednesday, October 26, 2005 - ore 10:46
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By 2008, the UK could be a largely smoke-free zone. The government has said it will introduce a smoking ban in almost all public places in England by then.
A ban is due to take force in Scotland in 2006 and in Northern Ireland in 2007, as well as groups in Wales calling for similar laws.
Anti-smoking and medical organisations have long been campaigning for a full ban on smoking in the workplace – including pubs and restaurants. However, smokers’ groups and the hospitality industry argue that this will restrict freedom of choice and could put pubs out of business.
For: Supporters of a ban say that evidence about the risks of passive smoking is too compelling to ignore. Some of the arguments they put forward are listed below.
-Passive smoking is dangerous: Second-hand smoking in the workplace causes about 700 deaths each year, according to research from Imperial College.
-A majority of people favour a smoking ban: A smoking ban in workplaces including pubs and bars is supported by a majority of people, according to a poll for the BBC in August 2004.
A ban would encourage more smokers to quit: A poll by Mintel in May 2004 found that 15 percent of smokers said they would quit smoking if a ban was introduced.
-The "voluntary approach" has failed: The Wanless report on public health said the voluntary approach to smoking in the workplace had only limited success - pubs and bars still allow smoking.
People have a right to protect themselves from smoke inhalation:The British Medical Association argues that 70% of the population are currently denied the freedom to go about their lives in a smoke-free environment.Against: Opponents of a smoking ban say that freedom of choice would be affected. Some of the arguments they put forward are listed below.
-People want restrictions not a ban: A Populus poll in May 2004 indicated that people would like to see restrictions on smoking rather than an outright ban.
-People should have freedom of choice: The smokers’ lobby group, Forest, points to a BBC poll which showed that 64% or people thought that smoking should be a personal matter.
-Smoking bans damage business: A smoking ban could lead to a significant fall in takings from bars, restaurants and casinos. Licensed Victuallers Wales says the ban could lead to the closure of more than a quarter of pubs in Wales.
-The link between passive smoking and ill health is unproven: Forest maintains there is no clear link between exposure to passive smoke and illness in non-smokers. It has a briefing on the issue.
-Self regulation is the solution: Left to market forces, pubs, bars and restaurants will introduce smoke-free areas and better ventilation tailored to customers’ needs, says Forest in a statement on the issue.
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