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[UK-Scotland] Scottish NHS grounds to be smoke-free by 2015, says Alex Neil

NHS grounds are to be completely smoke-free within two years, the Scottish Government has pledged. The move will ban patients, visitors and staff from smoking around places like hospitals.
Herald Scotland (The Herald and Sunday Herald) (uk)
added Mar 24, 2013 16:36
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[UK-Scotland] Scottish Liberal Democrats back standardisation of tobacco packaging

The party has argued that standardisation of tobacco packaging would reduce the attractiveness ad appeal of tobacco products, increase the prominence and effectiveness of health warnings and reduce the ability of packaging to mislead smokers about the ha
Scottish Liberal Democrats (uk)
added Mar 18, 2013 10:00
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[UK-Scotland] John Byrne fumes at Scotland's theatre smoking ban

ONE of Scotland’s best-known artists and playwrights has condemned the country’s anti-smoking legislation, arguing that the ban in theatres amounts to censorship. ... His letter was co-signed by a number of high-profile supporters, including playwright
The Scotsman (uk)
added Mar 17, 2013 11:26
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[UK-Scotland] Chain-smoking crime clan head Mags Haney is to sue jail bosses claiming they are responsible for her lung cancer

THE convicted heroin dealer blames asbestos in Cornton Vale prison for her contracting the potentially deadly disease and has taken legal advice about her claim.
Daily Record and Sunday Mail (uk)
added Mar 15, 2013 06:39
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[China, UK-Scotland] Suspicious Border Force officials seize 30million smuggled cigarettes bound for Scotland - on National No Smoking Day

The loss to the Treasury if the illegal tobacco had made it into the country and been sold on the black market would have been more than £8million
Daily Record and Sunday Mail (uk)
added Mar 14, 2013 07:37
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[UK, UK-Scotland] Erikka Askeland: Smoking out a good reason for quitting

I will try it again. Having aged more, I am starting to have intimations of not being able to breathe which scares me. It could make something for a hypnotist to work with. I have an aunt who, despite having to use oxygen, sometimes takes off her mask ap
The Scotsman (uk)
added Mar 12, 2013 08:56
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[UK-Scotland] Scottish Lib Dems urged to champion plain packaging

Party will debate motion on standardised tobacco packaging at spring conference
Holyrood (uk)
added Mar 11, 2013 12:55
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[UK, UK-Scotland] Gender differences in smoking could impact quitting

The survey of 1,000 people across the UK found female smokers light up more often alone and use cigarettes as a psychological reward for overcoming stress, while men are more likely to see smoking as a bonding activity to enjoy on a night out. Psycholog
The Scotsman (uk)
added Mar 11, 2013 02:24
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[UK, UK-Scotland] It’s more “socially acceptable” for men to smoke than women, researchers claim

The findings were announced in the run up to the seven year anniversary of the smoking ban in Scotland. Women are said to use smoking as tool for “de-stressing” (pic: tsca) But campaigners said the “gender divide” needs to be addressed in order to h
Deadline News (uk)
added Mar 10, 2013 14:43
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[UK-Scotland] Supreme Court stubs out challenge to tobacco restrictions in Scotland

At the very least the decision may be a useful indicator of some of the reasoning that may be followed in the Scottish judicial review proceedings.
Lexology (uk)
added Feb 28, 2013 13:50
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