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[UK-Wales] Welsh anti-tobacco group has urged the Government to go ahead with plain cigarette packaging

Bosses at ASH Wales have made the call ahead of tomorrow's Queen speech amid fears the Westminster Government has backed down over the plan for plain packaging.
This is South Wales (uk) (Evening Post)
added May 7, 2013 12:39
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[Australia, UK] Lynton Crosby: David Cameron aide's links to tobacco industry as Tories ditch plain packs plan

Health campaigners accused the Prime Minister of creating a “serious conflict of interest” by hiring lobbyist Lynton Crosby as his chief Tory strategist. Charities want to know if Mr Crosby played a part in plain cigarette packaging being left out of the
The Mirror (uk)
added May 7, 2013 12:36
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[Asia, Australia, Europe, UK] Tobacco control - political will needed

All countries should now implement and enforce FCTC smoke-free policies, close exemptions and concessions that many countries provide, and explore extensions that will reduce exposure to children, as seen in New York where smoking is prohibited in parks
The Lancet (uk)
added May 7, 2013 08:32
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Cuba seeks to legally challenge Australian plain packaging on tobacco products

First step in a trade dispute which could last for years First-ever challenge from Cuba since its joined WTO in 1995 Complaint says plain packs breach intellectual property rights
AAP (Australian Associated Press) (au)
added May 7, 2013 07:51
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[UK] LLOYD: Big Tobacco's victory over plain packaging will get more teens hooked

For smokers (including my former self) who clung to a low tar, silver or lights brand in the hope it was somehow healthier, it would also remove one of the tobacco industry's great, last remaining deceptions. As one young person we spoke to put it in hor
Politics.co.uk (uk)
added May 7, 2013 07:46
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[UK] Mixed reaction over PM’s move on plain packaging for tobacco

Iain Watkins, of Imperial Tobacco, which is supporting the LEP’s campaign, said: “We have always maintained there is no evidence to support the government’s objective with plain packaging and it would only further increase the illicit trade.” It came af
Lancashire Evening Post (uk)
added May 7, 2013 07:44
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[UK] ‘Make it plain’ call over cigs packs

AN anti-smoking group is calling for the Government to protect South Tyneside’s children from tobacco marketing in this week’s Queen’s Speech. Last year, more than 13,500 people and 129 organisations in the North East – including South Tyneside Council
Shields Gazette (uk)
added May 7, 2013 07:30
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Cuba Challenges Australian Tobacco Rules

Cuba, the world’s dominant producer of fine cigars, has filed a “request for consultations” with Australia, Keith Rockwell, a spokesman for the W.T.O., said from Geneva, where the organization is based. The two nations now have 60 days to reach an agree
New York Times
added May 7, 2013 02:15
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[UK] Janet Street-Poter: We'll all have to cough up for Dave's betrayal on booze 'n' fags

Man of the moment Nigel Farage proudly lights up at every opportunity ... Nigel's Ukip party are pro- smoking and want the law changed so pubs could welcome puffing pariahs back, with their own designated rooms. He's got some wealthy supporters. Tobacco m
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added May 6, 2013 17:37
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AYMERIC: Legal challenges of any tobacco plain packaging laws bound to fail in New Zealand

Intellectual property1 lawyers like myself are moved to ponder questions such as: does plain packaging amount to a breach of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act? Is it a compulsory acquisition of property rights ... One thing is clear: the plain packagi
Mondaq
added May 6, 2013 14:09
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