I am a non-smoker and would like to know if it true that there is a smoking ban starting on 1st July (England)

Question

Also that you will not be able to smoke in the street?
If so - where can you smoke? My friend is horrified and
would like to start a petition. She said she will die if she can't
smoke. I told her she will die if she does!!!!

Answer 1

Smoking outside in a public place should be banned too, anyone who smokes within a 2m zone around me should be dealt a smack, I don't want the filthy crap in my lungs,eyes and on my hair and clothes, its a disgusting habit thats crippling the health service, time people stood up for the right to breath clean air no matter where they are.
Should also be law to not smoke within 3 m of a pet or a child its abuse and should be prosecutable

Answer 2

yes its true - where have you been for the last year?! I think you can still smoke in the street but not in pubs and restaurants. I really cant see it lasting - pubs will lose far too much business and there'll be loads more alcohol related violence when there are crowds of people on the streets. If your friend wants to sign a petition to the government I would imagine there's already quite a few in circulation

Answer 3

It's true, there is a ban on smoking in enclosed public places from 1st July.

You can still smoke on the street but they're still debating about things like bus stops... does this constitute a public place?? Probably not in my opinion but who knows what these crazy politicians will come up with next.

If your friend wants to start a petition they can by visiting number10.gov

Answer 4

There is a ban starting 1st July but you can still smoke in the street it is only enclosed public places that you cannot smoke

Answer 5

It'll be for enclosed public spaces, so smoking in the street will not be banned. It's mainly aimed at pubs and restaurants.

There's already a similar ban in place in Ireland and Scotland.

Answer 6

The exemptions will be places that are considered to be "home" and in England that means obviously your own home, hotel rooms and prison cells and in the case of prison cells, it seems that local rules will prevail. Hotels, if they want, will be allowed to set aside smoking rooms. Not too sure about the rest of the UK. There is a debate as to whether private cars will be included in the future.

Answer 7

It's a ban in confined public spaces such as bars resteraunts ect. But smoking on the streets is ok aslong as it is in open space

Answer 8

Yes !! 1st July 2007 England is non smoking Hooorrayy!!!! You cannot somke in any public place or vehicle, but of course you can in the street.

Answer 9

Yes it is true for enclosed public places,ie,clubs,pubs cinemas,etc. Yes, you can smoke in the street...............so far.
I am a smoker, and I do agree with the ban, but....................
Those of you who do not smoke,and are "whooping" with delight,be careful, the next ban (and their will be one) may just be something YOU enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

thats correct, all public buildings and their grounds will become no smoking on July 1st...

we run a community centre, and our bingo ladies, who have chuffed away for 30 years are not happy... but, its the law.

oh, you can smoke in the street, and in your own home...