Poll: most Czechs support restriction of smoking in public places

Most Czechs support further restrictions of smoking in public places, according to a survey conducted by the STEM agency in April. Two thirds of respondents believe restaurants should be required to provide non-smoking areas; 57 percent of respondents are in favour of a complete ban of smoking in public spaces, including restaurants, cafés and night clubs. The lower chamber debated an amendment to the anti-smoking law in March under which an absolute ban on smoking at restaurants could be introduced, but the bill was returned to the committees for further discussion.