Petition · past parliament
Ban the production, sale and use of alcohol and tobacco
Closed
382 signatures
What the petition asks
Substantial scientific evidence shows that tobacco and alcohol are harmful substances that can damage human health.
Using the same logic that the government has towards cannabis, it seems absurd that these 2 substances are legally sold nationwide. This is Hypocrisy and Bigotry at it's finest.
Using the same logic that the government has towards cannabis, it seems absurd that these 2 substances are legally sold nationwide. This is Hypocrisy and Bigotry at it's finest.
In 2013 there were 8,416 alcohol-related deaths registered in the UK, an age standardised rate of 14.0 deaths per 100,000 population. A small increase of 49 deaths compared to 2012 did not change the overall rate. - ons.gov.uk
Approx 100,000 deaths a year in the UK caused by smoking tobacco. - ash.org.uk
These are still legal despite the research and despite the statistics. It seems the government only seems to have a certain view when it suits them.
Approx 100,000 deaths a year in the UK caused by smoking tobacco. - ash.org.uk
These are still legal despite the research and despite the statistics. It seems the government only seems to have a certain view when it suits them.
Timeline
| 26 Aug 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Feb 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
382
Status
Closed
Opened
26 Aug 2015
Closed
26 Feb 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.