Description
The conference focused on tobacco control, (novel) smoke-free policies, human rights and tobacco, and the interface between the regulation of tobacco and cannabis (and/or alcohol). The conference had three themes: (1) Tobacco control by European organisations; (2) Novel smoke-free policies; and (3) The interplay between the regulation of tobacco, cannabis and/or alcohol.Theme 1: Tobacco control by European organisations: crossing borders
Tobacco control is predominantly associated with the work of the World Health Organization, and in particular with the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. However, international organisations in Europe can (and do) significantly contribute to tobacco control in the region as well. The European Union (EU) already has a record of tobacco control-related initiatives, and the Council of Europe (CoE) holds great potential for further exploration. The full realisation of these potentials, through human rights institutions of the CoE, is particularly important considering the gravity of the nexus between human rights and tobacco control. The Conference welcomes abstract submissions on the role of the EU and the CoE in tobacco control. We particularly encourage submissions with a human rights focus.
Theme 2: Novel smoke-free policies: crossing spaces
Many scholars who work in the area of tobacco control share the same beliefs: phasing out smoke-rates and tobacco-related harm requires novel strategies, “something new, bold, and fundamentally different from the tried-and-true”. One such novel strategy is the implementation of novel-smoke free policies, covering not only enclosed public spaces, but also open public spaces like school grounds, playgrounds and parks; semi-private spaces such as shared housing; and private spaces like cars. Such novel smoke-free policies are especially important for establishing an environment in which children can grow up without being exposed to tobacco smoke. The Conference is organised to provide an international platform for academics and other professionals to share their research and knowledge on such novel smoke-free policies. We are especially interested in the legal latitude of smoke-free policies, and the human rights dimension of such policies, both worldwide and within the Netherlands.
Theme 3: Regulating tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol: crossing substances
Although tobacco is still one of the biggest public health threats, many public health lessons have been learned throughout the years. These lessons are now used to guide policy makers to new ways of regulating medical and recreational cannabis. While cannabis and tobacco products differ in many ways, the public health obstacles and questions are very similar. Think about access and availability, consumption by minors, the risk of dependency and addiction, and advertising and marketing. Another substance that is familiar with these issues is alcohol. Policy makers tasked with legalising medical or recreational cannabis (in countries such as Canada, the United States, Uruguay, Luxembourg, Spain, France, and the Netherlands), can benefit from the experience of regulating tobacco and alcohol, and learn from the successes and failures of the continued attempts to protect the public from the health impact of tobacco and alcohol consumption. The Conference welcomes abstract submissions on the interface between the regulation of tobacco, cannabis and/or alcohol, from a legal and/or policy perspective.
| Periode | 12-mei-2022 |
|---|---|
| Evenementstype | Conference |
| Locatie | GroningenToon op kaart |
| Mate van erkenning | International |