Petition · past parliament
Stop Plain Packaging for Cigarettes
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
In May 2016 plain packaging is going to come into force for cigarettes, but this is wrong and unnecessary for a number of reasons.
1. Smoking is declining.
2. Cigarettes have to be kept behind the counter and covered up.
3. Health warnings are required including pictures at the back.
4. Advertising is banned in any form.
5. You have to be 18 to buy it.
6. Indoor public smoking is banned.
7. Alcohol is worse for your health but is actually encouraged.
8. Many more (inc. new anti-tobacco laws and doctors wanting to ban sales to those born after 2000).
I agree don't encourage it, but at least respect those that want to do it.
2. Cigarettes have to be kept behind the counter and covered up.
3. Health warnings are required including pictures at the back.
4. Advertising is banned in any form.
5. You have to be 18 to buy it.
6. Indoor public smoking is banned.
7. Alcohol is worse for your health but is actually encouraged.
8. Many more (inc. new anti-tobacco laws and doctors wanting to ban sales to those born after 2000).
I agree don't encourage it, but at least respect those that want to do it.
Timeline
| 27 Jul 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Jan 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Jul 2015
Closed
27 Jan 2016
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