when did the smoking ban come in uk

The smoking ban in the United Kingdom came into force on different dates in its constituent countries. The ban on smoking in all enclosed workplaces was implemented first in Scotland in March 2006, followed by Wales and Northern Ireland in April 2007. In England, the ban officially came into force on July 1, 2007, under the Health Act 2006. This legislation made it illegal to smoke in all enclosed public places and workplaces, including restaurants and pubs that serve food. The ban aimed to protect people from the harms of secondhand smoke and was a major public health measure across the UK. The ban was preceded by debates and public consultations in the early 2000s, with full enforcement beginning in summer 2007.