Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Ban smoking in public places
Closed
117 signatures
What the petition asks
Stops smokers being allowed to smoke in public places. Smoking should only be allowed in allocated areas where smokers can go so that non-smokers (including children) do not have to breathe it in.
This law could help achieve the Government's plan to make England smokefree by 2030
We all know that smoking is bad, and we all know that second hand smoke is bad too. It can cause all kinds of issues such as Asthma. It's not fair that children and those who choose not to smoke, should be exposed to second hand smoke in public places.
There could be allocated areas in town centres that smokers could use, like a smoking shelter. This would mean that non-smokers are not exposed to second hand smoke, and it should help keep the ground clear of cigarettes that many people just toss on the ground.
We all know that smoking is bad, and we all know that second hand smoke is bad too. It can cause all kinds of issues such as Asthma. It's not fair that children and those who choose not to smoke, should be exposed to second hand smoke in public places.
There could be allocated areas in town centres that smokers could use, like a smoking shelter. This would mean that non-smokers are not exposed to second hand smoke, and it should help keep the ground clear of cigarettes that many people just toss on the ground.
Timeline
| 17 May 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Nov 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
117
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
17 May 2023
Closed
17 Nov 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.