Twenty years ago, Scotland banned smoking in pubs. Did it save lives?

Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices. Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.
• Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices. Exactly 20
• years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• ars, restaurants and offices.
• Full context often emerges as officials, markets, or courts add updates.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.
• Exactly 20 years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices. Exactly 20
• years ago, Scotland became the first part of the UK to outlaw smoking in bars, restaurants and offices.