The interplay between science and policy: A case study of the Tobacco and Vapes Act Hazel Cheeseman, Chief Executive of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), will provide an overview of the Tobacco and Vapes Act, highlighting its key provisions, intended public health benefits, and outstanding challenges. Jamie Brown, Professor of Behavioural Science and Health at University College London and Director of the Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group, will discuss how behavioural science evidence informed the development of the legislation and how its impact will be evaluated following implementation. Martin Dockrell, former Tobacco Evidence Lead at the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), will reflect on the policymaking process from a government perspective and discuss the role of evidence in shaping public policy decisions. Finally, Sharon Cox, Deputy Director of Behavioural Research UK and Principal Research Fellow at UCL, will offer a critical perspective on whose voices and experiences may be overlooked within evidence-informed policymaking and explore how policy development can be made more inclusive. The session will conclude with a panel discussion bringing together all speakers to reflect on lessons learned from this case study and their wider implications for evidence-informed policy. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn from those directly involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of a major public health policy and to consider what this case study can teach us about strengthening the relationship between science and policymaking more generally Nov 19 2026 12.00 - 13.30 The interplay between science and policy: A case study of the Tobacco and Vapes Act The webinar will be chaired by Linda Bauld, Co-Director of Behavioural Research UK, who will introduce the session and lead the panel discussion. Online Register to attend This article was published on Wednesday 5 August 2026
The interplay between science and policy: A case study of the Tobacco and Vapes Act Hazel Cheeseman, Chief Executive of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), will provide an overview of the Tobacco and Vapes Act, highlighting its key provisions, intended public health benefits, and outstanding challenges. Jamie Brown, Professor of Behavioural Science and Health at University College London and Director of the Tobacco and Alcohol Research Group, will discuss how behavioural science evidence informed the development of the legislation and how its impact will be evaluated following implementation. Martin Dockrell, former Tobacco Evidence Lead at the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), will reflect on the policymaking process from a government perspective and discuss the role of evidence in shaping public policy decisions. Finally, Sharon Cox, Deputy Director of Behavioural Research UK and Principal Research Fellow at UCL, will offer a critical perspective on whose voices and experiences may be overlooked within evidence-informed policymaking and explore how policy development can be made more inclusive. The session will conclude with a panel discussion bringing together all speakers to reflect on lessons learned from this case study and their wider implications for evidence-informed policy. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn from those directly involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of a major public health policy and to consider what this case study can teach us about strengthening the relationship between science and policymaking more generally Nov 19 2026 12.00 - 13.30 The interplay between science and policy: A case study of the Tobacco and Vapes Act The webinar will be chaired by Linda Bauld, Co-Director of Behavioural Research UK, who will introduce the session and lead the panel discussion. Online Register to attend This article was published on Wednesday 5 August 2026
Nov 19 2026 12.00 - 13.30 The interplay between science and policy: A case study of the Tobacco and Vapes Act The webinar will be chaired by Linda Bauld, Co-Director of Behavioural Research UK, who will introduce the session and lead the panel discussion.
