uk smoking law???

Question

in the Uk the smoking law states anyone under the age of 16 can not purchase cigarettes but is it legal to smoke under the age of 16.

Answer 1

It is not illegal for people under 16 to buy or smoke cigarettes - it is merely illegal for them to be SOLD cigarettes, i.e. the shop is breaking the law to sell them. The age is set to rise to 18 in October.

Answer 2

The smoking ban
Like it or not, smoking will be banned in all public indoor spaces in the UK by summer 2007. Different areas of the country will be affected at varying times - find out when the last fag butt will be stubbed out in a pub ashtray near you.



The UK smoking ban follows similar decisions made in several parts of Europe the USA. If you're a smoker in protest over the British ban, count your lucky stars you don't live in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, where the sale and use of tobacco is completely outlawed.


Where will smoking be banned?

Smoking in all indoor public places will be banned. Many places - such as cinemas and public transport - have rarely permitted smoking in recent years, and so it will be places like pubs, restaurants, nightclubs and private members' clubs that feel the biggest impact of the ban.


Where will you be able to smoke?

You'll still be allowed to light up outdoors, in the home or places considered to be 'homes', such as prisons, care homes and hotels.

Smoking could still be banned at certain outdoor locations that are 'substantially enclosed', such as football grounds and railway platforms. No decision has yet been made on smoking inside cars carrying passengers.

Answer 3

It does not could be in front of homes, yet human beings can in basic terms smoke in what they call "non-significantly enclosed premises" - many times defined as under 50% enclosed, so 4 partitions and rain covers is a dodgy one, i'm unsure it would qualify as "non-significantly enclosed". "Definition of enclosed and significantly enclosed Premises are seen 'enclosed' in the event that they have a ceiling or roof and (different than for doorways, residing house windows or passageways) are thoroughly enclosed the two on an eternal or temporary foundation. Premises are seen 'significantly enclosed' in the event that they have a ceiling or roof, yet have an beginning off in the partitions, it is under 0.5 the entire portion of the partitions. the portion of the outlet does not incorporate doorways, residing house windows or the different fittings which could be opened or close. companies and enterprises could touch their community council in the event that they require greater effective preparation on whether their premises are 'enclosed' or 'significantly enclosed'." link below could help.