Prison's 'smoke free' status will stay if e-cigs are brought in

Saturday, 18 March 2017 00:00

The Isle of Man Prison will retain its 'smoke free' status - even if it introduces e-cigs into the lock up.

That's according to the Department of Home Affairs which wants Tynwald to approve the move saying it will provide a "practical, harm reduction approach".

Smoking was banned at the prison in 2008 when it relocated to Jurby - in 2011 a report claimed staff had 'lost control' of the ban with prisoners found smoking anything from pubic hair to fruit peel.

Public Health is supporting the move - health psychologist and tobacco lead Anita Imberger says despite support being available some people just don't want to give up:

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