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Regulations

Five sets of smokefree regulations set out the detail of smokefree legislation.

1.  The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations set out what is meant by enclosed and substantially enclosed and the bodies responsible for enforcing smoke-free legislation. 

• The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006 (opens new window)

2.  The Smoke-free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations set out the exemptions to smokefree legislation and vehicles required to be smokefree.

• The Smoke-free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations 2007 (opens new window)

3.  The Smoke-free (Penalties and Discounted Amounts) Regulations set out the levels of penalties for offences under smoke-free legislation.

• The Smoke-free (Penalties and Discounted Amounts) Regulations 2007 (opens new window)

4.  The Smoke-free (Vehicle Operators and Penalty Notices) Regulations set out the responsibility on vehicle operators to prevent smoking in smokefree vehicles and the form for fixed penalty notices.

• The Smoke-free (Vehicle Operators and Penalty Notices) Regulations 2007 (opens new window)

5.  The Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations set out the requirements for no-smoking signs required under smoke-free legislation.

• The Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations 2007 (opens new window)

Regulatory Impact Assessment

The Department has also published a final Regulatory Impact Assessment for smoke-free regulations.

• Download Regulatory Impact Assessment for smoke-free regulations (PDF, 202K)

Smokefree England - one year on

A report examining the impact of the smokefree law, one year on since it was introduced in England on 1 July 2007.

Research amongst businesses and consumers clearly suggests that the nation has quickly adapted to, is benefiting from, and is showing growing support for the smokefree law in England.

• Smokefree England - one year on

Smoke-free bars 07

A report to the Department of Health on preliminary findings relating to air quality in English bars before and after implementation of smokefree legislation.

This collaborative study by the University of Aberdeen, the Institute of Occupational Medicine, and Liverpool John Moore’s University examines changes in bar workers’ and customers’ exposure to second-hand smoke, health and attitudes.

• Smoke-free bars 07

Consultation on the future of tobacco control

 This consultation is the first step in developing a new national tobacco control strategy. The Cancer Reform Strategy 2007 announced the Government’s intention to consult on the next steps in tobacco control and the further regulation of tobacco products, and to consult with stakeholders on measures to reduce the significant harm to health caused by smoking for those who are addicted to nicotine and not able to quit altogether.

• Consultation on the future of tobacco control