UK Voted for “Smoke-Free Generation” Law that Bans Cigarettes for Anyone Born After 2008
The British Parliament has approved landmark legislation that will permanently prevent younger generations from legally buying cigarettes, marking one of the toughest anti-smoking measures introduced anywhere in the world.
Under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, anyone born after the end of 2008 will never be allowed to purchase cigarettes, cigars, or other tobacco products. The law works by gradually increasing the legal age for tobacco sales by one year every year, meaning today’s younger teenagers will remain permanently excluded from legal access to smoking products.
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