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Statement from Laurent Huber, Executive Director of ASH, Supporting British Prime Minister’s Smoke-Free Generation Proposal

October 4, 2023

Statement from Laurent Huber, Executive Director of Action on Smoking and Health, Supporting British Prime Minister’s Smoke-Free Generation Proposal October 4, 2023 Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) welcomes and applauds the announcement by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak detailing his government’s plans to introduce a bill forever banning the

ASH (and Partner) Treaty Reporting

February 5, 2019

This page contains submitted and upcoming civil society reports organized by international human rights treaty body. Learn About the Treaties Learning Resources ASH and our partners have followed the lead of the Human Rights and Tobacco Control Network and have submitted country reports to treaty bodies, as countries are called for reporting.

The Human Rights Council and Universal Periodic Review

February 5, 2019

The Human Rights Council (HRC) is a United Nations (UN) body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. While there have been a limited number of resolutions that are directly relevant to tobacco control, there are many others that could support a human rights based

Breaking News: MPs back standardised cigarette packaging

March 11, 2015

MPs have voted in favour of introducing standardised packaging for cigarettes in the UK. It means from 2016 every packet will look the same except for the make and brand name, with graphic photos accompanying health warnings if the House of Lords also approves the move. The Irish Republic passed

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