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London Borough of Merton v. Sinclair Collis Ltd.

A local government conducted test purchases by children from cigarette vending machines. The tobacco company that owns the vending machines argued that it could not be liable under a particular section of the law prohibiting the sale of tobacco to children by “persons”. The court ruled that the law’s use of the word “person” could include a company and that the tobacco company could be liable under this provision of the law.

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London Borough of Merton v. Sinclair Collins, Ltd., 2010 EWHC 2089 (Admin) (2010).

  • United Kingdom
  • Nov 5, 2010
  • High Court of Justice, Queen's Bench Division, The Administrative Court

Parties

Plaintiff The Queen on the Application of London Borough of Merton

Defendant Sinclair Collins Limited

Legislation Cited

Children and Young Persons Act 1933

Related Documents

None

Type of Litigation

Challenge to Government Policies Relating to Tobacco Control/Public Health
Tobacco companies or front groups may challenge any legislative or regulatory measure that affects their business interests. Unlike public interest litigation, these cases seek to weaken health measures. These cases frequently involve the industry proceeding against the government. For example, a group of restaurant owners challenging a smoke free law as unconstitutional.
Government Enforcement Action
Government, through its agencies and officials including prosecutors, may seek to enforce its health laws. For example, the government may revoke the license of a retailer that sells tobacco products to minors. These cases may also directly involve the tobacco industry, for example, a government might impound and destroy improperly labeled cigarette packs.

Tobacco Control Topics

Sales to or by Minors
Measures restricting tobacco sales to or by minors, as well as other retail restrictions relating to point-of-sale, candy and toys resembling tobacco products, vending machines, or free distribution. (See FCTC Art. 16)

Substantive Issues

Tobacco Control Law Violation
A claim of a violation of a tobacco control law or statute.

Type of Tobacco Product

None

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