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[South Dakota] State appealing ceremonial tobacco policy change

South Dakota corrections officials are appealing a federal judge's decision to reverse its policy banning the use of tobacco in Native American religious ceremonies.
AP - Associated Press
added Feb 14, 2013 20:40
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[New Zealand] Tobacco to be banned in prisons

Tobacco won't be permitted on prison grounds to strengthen the ban on smoking inside prisons, Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says.
TV3 (nz)
added Feb 13, 2013 11:22
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[UK] Prison tobacco ban dropped for fear of causing a riot

the planned ban at Exeter prison, which holds 500 inmates, and at other selected jails has been shelved.
Times Of London (uk)
added Jan 23, 2013 14:47
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[Pennsylvania] LETTER: Site-limited smoking ban is unfair

The Monroe County Correctional Facility ... The employees of the correctional facility are not allowed to take smoking breaks nor even step outside of the facility during their 8.25-hour shift. There are plenty other places in the county at which employ
Pocono Record
added Jan 17, 2013 09:40
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No smoking ban for Jersey prison, says governor

BBC Online
added Jan 5, 2013 15:30
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[Guernsey, UK] 'Mixed reaction' to smoking ban, says prison governor

A smoking ban at Les Nicolles prison in Guernsey has seen a "mixed reaction", said the acting prison governor.
BBC Online
added Jan 4, 2013 12:45
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Mood drug no help for smoking cessation in prison study

The addition of the antidepressant nortriptyline to conventional smoking cessation therapy didn't improve the chances of longterm success among male prisoners, Australian researchers have found.
Reuters
added Jan 3, 2013 04:44
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Guernsey prison begins ban on smoking and tobacco

All tobacco products have been banned at the facility, making Guernsey the second European jurisdiction to ban smoking anywhere on prison grounds. The island has followed the Isle of Man's lead in implementing the move, which allows prisoners electronic
BBC Online
added Jan 1, 2013 11:58
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[Guernsey] Prison gets ready to go smoke-free

SUPPLIES of tobacco at Guernsey Prison have almost run out as the establishment at Les Nicolles prepares to become smoke-free on New Year’s Day.
Guernsey Press
added Dec 27, 2012 05:26
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[New Zealand] Smoking ban and corruption linked in prisons

The Criminal Bar Association says there is evidence a smoking ban in prisons is leading to corruption. The ban came into effect in July 2011 and new regulations were put in place last month, making tobacco in prisons contraband.
Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aoteoroa (RNZ) (nz)
added Dec 26, 2012 01:27
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