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[-] MurrayL@lemmy.world 5 points 19 hours ago

Where does it say they want to ban vaping outside schools & hospitals? This is specifically about smoking.

[-] LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 14 hours ago

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smoking-ban-introduced-to-protect-children-and-most-vulnerable

Subject to consultation, the government is considering extending restrictions in places that are currently smoke free to also become vape free, especially in areas where there are children and young adults.

This may sound reasonable, but surely the issue of e.g. a child vaping outside of a school is covered by the fact they shouldn't be vaping as a child anywhere, and thus would either have the vape confiscated by parents taking them home or school staff?

This is where I am worried the government is overstepping.

This sits alongside a ban in the Bill on vape advertising and sponsorship, **as well as powers to restrict the flavours, display and packaging of all types of vapes, as well as other nicotine products.   **

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