pressure group campaigns that affect policy making - action on smoking and health (ASH)

Question 1

aims of the the ASH campaign

Answer 1

• provides information about tobacco
• works to advance policies and measures that will help prevent addiction, disease, and premature death caused by smoking

Question 2

aims of the BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION campaign

Answer 2

raises awareness about lung disease, the dangers of lung disease, and how to look after your lungs

Question 3

name of the campaign

Answer 3

ACTION ON SMOKING AND HEALTH (ASH)

Question 4

purpose of ASH and BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION

Answer 4

BLF wants to ban adults smoking in cars when travelling with children as research showed more than 430,000 children are exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke in family cars each week

Question 5

HOW did BLF and ASH campaign

Answer 5

PETITIONS - 50,000 signatures were handed to the Government to improve lung health

Question 6

which act came about due to ASH and BLF’s campaigning

Answer 6

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACT 2014 - makes it illegal to smoke in cars with children under 18