UK House of Commons has passed a landmark legislation that aims to create a smoke-free generation, protecting children turning 15 this year or younger from harms of smoking.
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would make it an offense to sell tobacco products to anyone born after 2009 January 1, waS passed by 383 votes to 67 in Britain's lower house. Smoking itself would not be criminalized and anyone who can legally buy tobacco today will never be prevented from doing so in the future by the legislation.
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by Joji Xavier
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