Practical guidance on the new smoking ban in 2007
From 1 July 2007 it will be illegal to smoke or to permit smoking in any workplace or public place in the UK, with England being the last jurisdiction to fall under the regulations. If you employ any staff or offer services to any members of the public the Guide to Smoking Ban 2007 will prove essential reading to ensure compliance.
Written by Angela Philip, a barrister at Eversheds, this guide is designed to explain the many complex aspects of the smoking ban, and suggest ways in which employers, premises managers and service providers can keep in line with the legislation. Written in Workplace Law’s jargon-free, plain-English style, this downloadable publication is an indispensable resource for all those affected by the ban.
The ban on smoking under the Health Act 2006 is one of the most comprehensive anywhere in the world. It imposes obligations on businesses to take action to implement the ban and creates criminal offences for those who choose to ignore the legislation. England has adopted a very wide-reaching ban, with significant enforcement facilities to ensure compliance in order to achieve the objectives of the Government. The ban will now apply to all workplaces, public places, work vehicles, public transport, pubs, restaurants, bars, clubs, cafés, shopping centres and offices.
Lessons learned from other jurisdictions have proved that preparation is the key. This guide explains the legislation, providing you with everything that you need to know to ensure that your business is smoking ban-compliant, including practical advice on how to prepare for the ban, with guidance on signage, smoking shelters and no-smoking policies.
About the author
Angela Philip is a Barrister at Eversheds, specialising in corporate criminal defence of companies and individuals charged with regulatory offences.
Her expertise lies in the areas of Health and Safety law, public nuisance, food law, road traffic and licensing. Angela has been actively involved advising clients in relation to new legislation, including the Sexual Offences Act 2003, the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Smoking Ban 2007.
Angela was called to the Bar in July 2003 and is a member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.
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