how social change leads to changes in the law - smoking Flashcards
1
Q
what were the views on smoking BEFORE the 1950s?
A
smoking was fashionable and the norm and was glamourised and encouraged by doctors
2
Q
what research was published that led to changing views on smoking?
A
1964 - THE SURGEON GENERAL in the US concluded that there was a link between smoking and lung disease
3
Q
what did governments make a legal requirement for cigarette companies?
A
1965 - WARNING LABELS MUTS BE PUT ON CIGARETTES PACKAGING AND ADVERTS
4
Q
what act came about due to society’s changing views in 2006?
A
THE HEALTH ACT 2006 banned smoking in enclosed public and workspaces
5
Q
what act came about due to society’s changing views in 2014?
A
THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACT 2014 prohibits smoking in vehicles when children are present
