Fearing that the staff might bring compensation claims, smoking will now be prohibited in all prisons in Wales and England
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Quitting smoking for a year at a time can keep lungs from deteriorating and reduce the risk of death, according to American researchers. At the
Quitting smoking for a year at a time can keep lungs from deteriorating and reduce the risk of death, according to American researchers. At the
"You will no doubt be aware that the decision has been made that the time is right for the prison estate to adopt a tobacco and smoke-free policy to provide a smoke-free workplace/environment for our staff and prisoners," the letter read, according to the Times.
Prisoners are due to be offered nicotine patches as a way of dealing with withdrawal symptoms, which it is feared may lead some inmates to violence.
Majority of Europeans in Favor of Smoking Ban in Public Places
An overwhelming majority of Europeans are in favour of a ban on smoking in workplaces and indoor public places
An overwhelming majority of Europeans are in favour of a ban on smoking in workplaces and indoor public places
Prison Service staff have campaigned for a ban and authorities are worried that officers could bring compensation claims over the effects of passive smoking.
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