TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

LEGISLATION

Access tobacco control laws from around the world, as well as summaries, analyses and policy fact sheets to assess how tobacco control measures compare to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and its Guidelines.

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Policy Fact Sheets

Download policy fact sheets that summarize how closely the laws from a specific country/jurisdiction align with the WHO FCTC and its implementation guidelines.

LITIGATION

Search and download full text and summaries of tobacco control decisions from around the world. Search by country/jurisdiction, region, keyword, tobacco control measure, or type of legal action.

Litigation by Country/Jurisdiction

Access 1136 full decisions and summaries of tobacco control disputes from 66 countries/jurisdictions.

Litigation
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Major Litigation Victories

View a list of significant litigation victories from courts and tribunals around the world where public health has prevailed over tobacco industry interests. These cases have been chosen for their wider international significance.

Pending Litigation

Learn where the tobacco industry is currently engaged in legal challenges around the world in this list of ongoing disputes.

FEATURED RESOURCES FROM
THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL CONSORTIUM

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Essential Element Series

This series summarizes the WHO FCTC Articles 5.3, 8, 11, and 13 implementation guidelines and highlights key legislative elements to assist in drafting WHO FCTC–compliant legislative provisions.

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Template for Effective Tobacco Control Legislation

Examples of evidence-based provisions to assist with the drafting of WHO FCTC-compliant tobacco control legislation.

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Plain Packaging Toolkit

A comprehensive, practical guide to tobacco product plain packaging policy development and legal drafting designed for government officials, lawyers and civil society advocates. The toolkit contains a series of short guides accompanied by detailed resources and templates.

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INTERNATIONAL LEGAL CONSORTIUM

The International Legal Consortium (ILC) at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a team of lawyers who specialize in global tobacco control policy. We provide resources and assistance in drafting and defending tobacco control laws and work to build the capacity for tobacco control efforts in low- and middle-income countries.
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