The 'smoke free' law applied to virtually all 'enclosed' and 'substantially enclosed' public places and workplaces. This included both permanent structures and temporary ones such as tents and marquees. This also meant that indoor smoking rooms in public places and workplaces were no longer allowed.

'Enclosed' premises are those having a ceiling or roof and (except for doors, windows or passageways) are wholly enclosed either on a permanent or temporary basis.

The UK law states that if an employer fails to prevent he/she has to shell out 2500 pounds as fine. For the violator, the fine ranges between 50 pounds to 250 pounds.

Local councils are responsible for enforcing the ban across England. They work closely with businesses to help ensure that everyone understands how to comply with the law.

But smokers have always found their way across the law.

Image: Employees at British American Tobacco smoke cigarettes on a specially-provided terrace at the company's head office in central London.

Photograph: Chris Young/AFP/Getty Images

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