38 pubs prosecuted for smoking ban breaches in 2005
24/03/2006 - 07:22:22The number of pubs being prosecuted for breaches of the workplace smoking ban have reportedly risen significantly over the past 15 months.
Reports this morning said figures due to be published today by the Office of Tobacco Control showed 38 pubs were prosecuted last year and another 10 so far this year.
This compares to just 13 prosecutions in 2004.
The Office of Tobacco Control says the rising rate reflects a tougher line on policing the ban now that the public has had sufficient time to get used to it.
