Tobacco & Vapes Bill receives Royal Assent
By protecting our children and young people from ever becoming addicted to this lethal product, we will save thousands and thousands of lives.
Greg Fell OBE
Responding to today’s Royal Assent, ADPH President, Greg Fell OBE, said:
“The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is the greatest piece of public health legislation in a generation and today’s Royal Assent is a huge landmark.
“Smoking kills but by protecting our children and young people from ever becoming addicted to this lethal product, we will save thousands and thousands of lives and give the next generation the freedom to live a future where everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life for longer.
“The Bill also shifts the focus away from individual choice and treating the consequences of smoking towards preventing harm in the first place. This public health approach is absolutely key to improving the nation’s health and we hope signals a change in direction for how we tackle the negative impacts on our health that result from the consumption of a wide range of other unhealthy products, including gambling and alcohol.”
Hear from our President, Vice President, and Policy Lead for Addiction on why today is such a milestone for pubic health.
