Fresh call for alcohol glass ban
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In 2009 there were trials in Lancashire were they used polycarbonate glasses instead of glass, the amount of violent attacks stayed the same. However, they found the amount of injuires sustained from the attacks fell.
Resently a researcher into violence stated there needs to be a ban on problem areas with glass attacks, due to the damage and costs.
"Some estimates put the cost of glass-related violence to the NHS, police and courts at more than £100m a year. [...] Over the years, the pub industry has introduced toughened glass, but now researchers say further measures are needed."-BBC
However, the industry says they know of the serious issue and have taken steps to use shatter resistant glass but a "A blanket ban on glass packaging for alcohol would affect shops, restaurants, pubs and consumers without helping to tackle the situations where problems occur. "-BBC
Resently a researcher into violence stated there needs to be a ban on problem areas with glass attacks, due to the damage and costs.
"Some estimates put the cost of glass-related violence to the NHS, police and courts at more than £100m a year. [...] Over the years, the pub industry has introduced toughened glass, but now researchers say further measures are needed."-BBC
However, the industry says they know of the serious issue and have taken steps to use shatter resistant glass but a "A blanket ban on glass packaging for alcohol would affect shops, restaurants, pubs and consumers without helping to tackle the situations where problems occur. "-BBC
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Deltone
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Must be nice UK to have glassware as a top safety concern, us Yanks just have assault rifles to deal with. I'm jealous. cheers-
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Deltone
