United KingdomGovernment and law 37 · Government, law and your role
Which of these is against the law in the UK?
- aEating a sandwich on a park bench
- bSmoking a cigarette inside a pub or restaurantCorrect answer
- cTalking on a mobile phone while walking in the street
- dDrinking coffee on a train
Why?
Smoking is banned in almost all enclosed public places across the UK, including pubs and restaurants. The other activities are allowed.
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