{"id":1284,"date":"2021-03-08T12:20:03","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T17:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldvapersalliance.com\/?p=1284"},"modified":"2022-05-11T04:31:33","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T08:31:33","slug":"uk-consultation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldvapersalliance.com\/en_gb\/uk-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep the UK open to vaping: Respond to the consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For so long, the UK has been among the world&#8217;s most pro-vaping countries, setting an example for others to follow. Right now, the UK government is in the process of reviewing its vaping laws through an online public consultation open to vapers and stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>We believe it\u2019s crucial that vapers in the UK respond to this consultation before it closes on 19 March. While the UK is at the forefront of vaping, with strong voices advocating for vaping and a stream of evidence from established authorities (like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/vaping-in-england-evidence-update-february-2021\/vaping-in-england-2021-evidence-update-summary\">recent Public Health England report<\/a>), there is a danger that pressure from anti-vaping advocates can sway the government to crack down on vaping.<\/p>\n<p>You can read and get inspired by our response to the consultation, which you can read by clicking the button below.<a href=\"https:\/\/wvaold.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/UK-Consultation-WVA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1376 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wvaold.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sign-up.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"77\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You and the over 3 MILLION other vapers in the UK have a very, very strong voice in the Government&#8217;s review.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you make your voice heard?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Respond to the government&#8217;s consultation before it closes on 19 March. You can respond by clicking\/tapping on the respond online button below!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/consultations\/tobacco-and-related-products-legislation-introduced-between-2015-to-2016-reviewing-effectiveness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1378 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wvaold.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/consultrespond.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"77\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a golden opportunity for the UK&#8217;s vaping community to win a positive future for vaping &#8211; Let&#8217;s seize it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For so long, the UK has been among the world&#8217;s most pro-vaping countries, setting an example for others to follow. Right now, the UK government is in the process of reviewing its vaping laws through an online public consultation open to vapers and stakeholders. 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