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Wednesday, 28 September 2005 10:44 | BNN: British Nursing News Online · www.bnn-online.co.uk
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The man whose fight against the tobacco industry inspired the Hollywood film The Insider has praised Scotland for introducing a smoking ban despite an atmosphere of “intimidation”.
A report by the anti-smoking group ASH Scotland yesterday revealed the alleged tactics used by the tobacco industry to stop the ban, including playing down the risk of passive smoking, exaggerating the risks to the hospitality industry and promoting ventilation systems that have been shown to be ineffective.
Dr Jeffrey Wigand, whose fight to expose the tobacco industry was depicted in the 1999 film starring Al Pachino and Russell Crowe, said doctors and campaigners had done well to stave of the pressure exerted by the multi-million-pound business.
He said the tobacco industry has attempted to derail the anti-smoking movement in every country, lobbying against bans and employing “legions of lawyers” to defend the industry.
"Anywhere going smoke free - the industry tactic is to create obfuscation, controversy and intimidation," he said.
But Tim Lord, chief executive of the Tobacco Manufacturers' Association, said the industry had never hidden its opinion.
"Our arguments centre around freedom of choice and what the public wants," he said.
"The science of environmental tobacco smoke and the fact that ventilation does work, these are legitimate areas for discussion."
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