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20/09/2013
Prison Service Considering Jail Smoking Ban
The Prison Service is considering a ban on smoking in all areas of jails in England and Wales, it has been announced.
It is understood that the move is being considered amid possible legal action by inmates and prison staff claiming to have been affected by passive smoking.
According to reports a pilot scheme could be launched next year ahead of a full ban being implemented in 2015.
As it is estimated that some 80% of inmates smoke, some have warned that any such ban would be hard to enforce and could have a destabilising effect.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that the move is being considered amid possible legal action by inmates and prison staff claiming to have been affected by passive smoking.
According to reports a pilot scheme could be launched next year ahead of a full ban being implemented in 2015.
As it is estimated that some 80% of inmates smoke, some have warned that any such ban would be hard to enforce and could have a destabilising effect.
(MH/CD)
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