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Make it a criminal offence for under 18s to vape or smoke
Make vaping or smoking a criminal offence for people under 18. We think the punishment should be a fine, for example, a £90 fine, which is the same as buying a vape for an under 18.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 59/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 59/100,000
Background
Vapes often have nicotine which is a highly addictive substance. It is suggested that as children's brains are still developing, they are at more of a risk of developing an addiction. I think there should be greater punitive measures to prevent children accessing vapes and cigarettes.