Consultation outcome

Sanctions to tackle tobacco duty evasion

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 1 December 2020
• Last updated: 20 July 2021 — See all updates

This consultation has concluded

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Sanctions to tackle tobacco duty evasion: summary of responses

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The proposals were designed for tougher, more effective, sanctions to tackle the sale of illicit tobacco with a focus on targeting those small-scale regular offenders who play a key role in street level distribution.

This consultation sought views on proposals for new sanctions linked to the UK’s tobacco track and trace system and extending HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) traceability enforcement powers to Trading Standards officers.

We received 36 responses in total from the general public, representatives of businesses involved in the manufacture, distribution and sale of tobacco products, and other government departments, local authorities, enforcement agencies and public health groups.

The government has considered these responses and has published draft primary legislation and invites your comments. This consultation will run from 20 July to 14 September 2021.

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Original consultation

Summary

We welcome views on proposed sanctions to tackle tobacco duty evasion and extending HMRC traceability enforcement powers to Trading Standards officers.

This consultation ran from
9:30am on 1 December 2020 to 11:45pm on 23 February 2021

Consultation description

At Spring Budget 2020 the government announced it would consult on tougher sanctions to tackle tobacco duty evasion. The new proposed sanctions would be linked to the Track and Trace system for tobacco products with enforcement by HMRC and Trading Standards.

This consultation will likely be of interest to representatives of businesses involved in the manufacture, distribution and sale of tobacco products, other government departments, devolved administrations, local authorities, enforcement agencies and public health groups.

We ask 14 questions in the consultation and welcome views and comments on its content and scope.

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Published 1 December 2020
Last updated 20 July 2021 + show all updates

1. 20 July 2021

   Published consultation outcome and summary of responses.

2. 1 December 2020

   First published.