CIGARETTE vending machines and displays in shops will be banned in Scotland from next spring after one of the world's biggest tobacco companies lost a legal challenge.
CIGARETTE vending machines and displays in shops will be banned in Scotland from next spring after one of the world's biggest tobacco companies lost a legal challenge.
NEW LAW: Displaying cigarettes will be banned in Scots shops.
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Brian Farmer
The Scottish Government insists the legislation – introduced in an act two years ago – is vital to protect future generations from the "devastating effects" of smoking.
However, Imperial Tobacco – the firm behind brands such as Lambert & Butler and Richmond – asked the Supreme Court in London to analyse the issues after twice failing to persuade Scottish judges to set aside legislative provisions.
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