Island leads the way with prison smoking ban
Publication Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 17:48
The Isle of Man has led the way when it comes to introducing smoking bans in prisons.
The UK Government is now considering implementing a ban on smoking in all areas of jails in England and Wales.
Under the proposals a pilot scheme will be started next year with the ban likely to be in force by 2015.
The Island introduced a smoking ban in the prison in 2008.
Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson says it has benefited both staff and inmates:
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Juan Watterson
