The Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 (c. 36) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Legislative passage
The legislation was passed as a private member's bill.[2]
Provisons
Under this act, the advertising of tobacco products to the public is banned in the United Kingdom, except on the premises of specialist tobacconists.[3]
The act also contained an exemption for Formula 1, to be allowed to continue tobacco sponsorship until 2006.[4]
Reception
The legislation was supported by