MPs Urge UK Government to Relax Vaping Laws

Various health organizations, such as Public Health England, have voiced their support for electronic cigarettes as a safer alternative to smoking traditional/combustible cigarettes. In fact, the UK (and England in particular) is seen as one of the progressive countries with regard to their view of the vaping industry. However, the existing laws in UK treat vaping in the same way as smoking since both are banned in public spaces, such as on buses and trains. A joint committee of the UK parliament is now urging the government to relax the vaping laws so that smokers can find it easier to switch. For example, restrictions on advertising should be relaxed so that the public can be equipped to make informed decisions. What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you think that the benefits of vaping from a public health perspective outweigh the need for a cautious approach since the long-term effects of vaping aren’t yet known?