Prisoners Have a Human Right To Smoke, Says European Court TEC News / AFP November 4, 2025 The ECHR ruled that Estonia’s blanket smoking ban in prisons breached inmates’ basic rights.
Europe’s New Puritans Lauren Smith July 3, 2025 Obsessed with ‘public health,’ our miserablist governments are on a mission to tell us when, where, and how often we can have fun.
France’s War on Smokers: A Masterclass in Missing the Point Hélène de Lauzun June 5, 2025 Unable to control crime, the government now targets beachside smokers.
France Aims To Ban Outdoor Smoking To Protect Children TEC News / AFP May 29, 2025 “Tobacco must disappear where there are children,” health minister said.
Italy and Romania Team Up Against EU’s “Unscientific” Smoking Ban Proposals Michael Curzon November 21, 2024 Campaigner says nations’ joint statement “exposes the bloc’s misguided approach.”
Has Starmer’s Plan To Ban Cigarettes in Pub Beer Gardens Been Snuffed Out? Graham Barnfield October 25, 2024 British nanny state’s scheme appears to be at risk amid fears for jobs and industry.
EU To Push for Wider and Stricter Smoking Ban in Outdoor Areas Michael Curzon September 17, 2024 Brussels wants new Europe-wide bans to include products that don’t contain nicotine.
UK Smoking Ban Could Put Pub Staff at Risk of Violence Michael Curzon September 2, 2024 “They’re obviously determined to close the last of the British pubs down,” said Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
The British Smoking Ban Is Back—and Moving Outdoors! Michael Curzon August 29, 2024 Pub industry insiders have described new proposals as “deeply concerning.”
UK: Sunak Stubs Out ‘World’s Toughest Smoking Ban’ Michael Curzon May 24, 2024 Campaigners are ready for the plans to be resurrected under the likely incoming Labour government.
