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100% rauchfreie Innenräume in allen Pubs, Clubs und Arbeitsplätzen
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100% rauchfreie Innenräume in allen Pubs, Clubs und Arbeitsplätzen · In Beer Gardens und Aussenbereichen erlaubt (50%-Regel) · Beer gardens and genuine outdoor areas are not smoke-free solely because of traditional indoor smoking laws; devolved/local rules and venue policies may add restrictions.
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In Beer Gardens und Aussenbereichen erlaubt (50%-Regel)
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PROHIBITED
100% rauchfreie Innenräume in allen Pubs, Clubs und Arbeitsplätzen
Im gesamten Vereinigten Königreich (England, Schottland, Wales, Nordirland) gilt ein ausnahmsloses Rauchverbot in allen geschlossenen öffentlichen Räumen und Pubs.
Conditions: Gilt für herkömmliche Tabakwaren. Vaping unterliegt individuellen Richtlinien des Lokalinhabers.
Exceptions: Ausschliesslich in gesonderten Hotel-Raucherzimmern oder Zigarren-Tasting-Lounges in Tabakfachgeschäften ("Sample rooms").
Legal reference: Health Act 2006 (England) / Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005
CONDITIONAL
Existing traditional smoke-free laws do not automatically create a blanket vaping ban in every smoke-free place. The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 creates additional regulatory powers; specific new bans require implementing regulations.
Existing traditional smoke-free laws do not automatically create a blanket vaping ban in every smoke-free place. The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 creates additional regulatory powers; specific new bans require implementing regulations.
Legal reference: Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, Part 7
Outdoor places
CONDITIONAL
In Beer Gardens und Aussenbereichen erlaubt (50%-Regel)
In Beer Gardens und auf Terrassen darf geraucht werden, sofern die Fläche zu mindestens 50% der Seitenwände offen ist ("substantially enclosed" Test).
Conditions: Flächen mit mehr als 50% Wand- und Dachschliessung gelten rechtlich als Innenraum.
Exceptions: Hausrecht des Pubs (einzelne Pub-Ketten untersagen das Rauchen auf Terrassen freiwillig).
Legal reference: The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006
CONDITIONAL
Beer gardens and genuine outdoor areas are not smoke-free solely because of traditional indoor smoking laws; devolved/local rules and venue policies may add restrictions.
Beer gardens and genuine outdoor areas are not smoke-free solely because of traditional indoor smoking laws; devolved/local rules and venue policies may add restrictions.
Legal reference: Health Act 2006 and devolved equivalents