Is smoking banned in public places in the United Kingdom?
Comprehensive ban
The United Kingdom has had smoke-free workplace laws in effect across the whole country since July 2007.
The United Kingdom is one of 70 countries classified “Comprehensive ban” for public smoking bans — 53% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Isle of Man
- Comprehensive ban The Isle of Man has a comprehensive smoke-free law covering all enclosed public places and workplaces.
- Ireland
- Comprehensive ban Ireland has a nationwide comprehensive smoke-free law covering all workplaces and public places, effective since 2004.
- Guernsey
- Varies by region Guernsey has a comprehensive ban on Guernsey and Alderney, but smoking remains permitted in indoor public places in Sark.
- Jersey
- Partial ban Jersey restricts smoking in public places and workplaces, with specific regulations for transport and entertainment venues.
- Netherlands
- Comprehensive ban The Netherlands bans smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces, including hospitality venues.
- Belgium
- Comprehensive ban Belgium bans smoking in all bars, restaurants, and casinos following a 2011 Constitutional Court ruling.
Other laws in United Kingdom
- Jaywalking
- Varies by region
- Driving Age
- 16–17
- Homeschooling
- Legal
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