A proposal to ban smoking across all public parks, walkways, gardens and coastal areas in Bahrain has been submitted by Capital Trustees Board chairman Saleh Tarradah, in an effort to cut exposure to second-hand smoke and protect the health of citizens and residents.
The initiative seeks to expand the scope of the 2009 Anti-Smoking Law to include all outdoor municipal recreational spaces, which are not currently covered under the existing legislation.
Mr Tarradah initially attempted to amend the law’s executive bylaws, only to discover that these facilities fell outside the current legal framework.
Recognising the legislative gap, he has referred the proposal to Parliament Speaker Ahmed Al Musallam and Shura Council Chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh. Mr Tarradah has called for urgent support to amend the law to formally include all public spaces.
“Public parks, walkways and beaches are meant for families, children and individuals to enjoy clean air, engage in sports and relax,” he said.
“But many visitors find themselves bothered or even harmed by second-hand smoke. It disrupts the purpose of these spaces.”
https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1358555
