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Smokefree England: Countdown to Smokefree England
The Health Act, passed by Parliament in 2006, will make virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces smokefree from 1 July 2006. In this series of video podcasts Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer, explores the many reasons why this landmark public health reform is both a positive and necessary move for England.
Countdown to Smokefree England
"The purpose of the new smokefree law is to reduce the risk of exposure to secondhand smoke for both the public and employees, such as bar staff..."
Sir Liam Donaldson talks about the new smokefree legislation due to come into effect on Sunday 1 July 2007.
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