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Make it a criminal offence for under 18s to vape or smoke

Submitted by Matthew Petrus Cilliers on Friday 15th November 2024

Published on Tuesday 18th March 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 18th September 2025

Signatures: 59

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Brains ~ Buying ~ Children ~ Criminal ~ measures ~ Prevent ~ Punish ~ risk ~ Risks ~ Smoke ~ Substance

Petition Action

Make it a criminal offence for under 18s to vape or smoke

Petition Details

Make vaping or smoking a criminal offence for people under 18. We think the punishment should be a fine, for example, a £90 fine, which is the same as buying a vape for an under 18.

Additional Information

Vapes often have nicotine which is a highly addictive substance. It is suggested that as children's brains are still developing, they are at more of a risk of developing an addiction. I think there should be greater punitive measures to prevent children accessing vapes and cigarettes.


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