UK Will Not Sell Cigarettes to Those Born After 2009

The United Kingdom held a historic vote in the parliament yesterday. Authorities voted on a bill that would ban young people from smoking throughout their lives. The law was accepted with the approval of 338 members of parliament. 67 MPs opposed it.

The law, first announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last year, It bans individuals born after 2009 from purchasing cigarettes for the rest of their lives.. So a UK citizen who turns 15 this year will never be able to buy cigarettes.

It is desired to create a “non-smoking generation”

Supporters of the bill state that they will create a “non-smoking generation” with the new rules. Opponents point out that the bans “restrict freedom”. Let us note that tobacco use is at the top of the list of preventable deaths in the country. Approximately 2/3 of long-term users die.

of the law It doesn’t ban smoking, it bans the sale of cigarettes. Let’s emphasize. Those who can currently purchase and smoke cigarettes will not be affected. The law is set to buy cigarettes legal age increases by one year every year will increase. In this way, none of the people born after 2009 will be able to buy cigarettes in their lifetime. Those who sell will also be fined.

The government says it will spend £30m on sanctions, including cracking down on the black market. Let’s also add that it does not include bringing cigarettes from abroad. In other words, an individual who buys cigarettes from another country and gets stuck at the border will not have any problems getting them into the country.

New law to ban cigarette sales Comes into force until 2027 to enter Waiting. So what are your thoughts about this system? Do you think it is right to ban sales altogether? You can share your ideas in the comments.