Rishi Sunak's warned disposable ban could lead to 'turf wars' by doctors as Australia's anti-vaping laws leads to rise in smoking and gang violence
February 05, 2024 by dailymail.co.uk
Rishi Sunak's warned disposable ban could lead to 'turf wars' by doctors as Australia's anti-vaping laws leads to rise in smoking and gang violence
The Government's plan to ban disposable vapes has been branded 'a big mistake' by doctors who warn the move could drive up smoking rates and even lead to a rise in gang violence. But experts warn that users may end up smoking cigarettes instead – potentially reversing years of campaigning which have led to the UK's historically low smoking rate. Many point to Australia where, despite some of the strictest anti-vaping laws in the world, the number of teens both vaping and smoking has rocketed as a flourishing black market involving organised crime gangs has made the devices easier to buy.
