Implementation of Article 19 of the WHO FCTC: Liability

Overview

This document focuses on the implementation of Article 19 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), addressing liability in the context of tobacco control. Article 19 of the WHO FCTC calls for Parties to consider taking legislative action to deal with criminal and civil liability related to tobacco control. It also encourages cooperation among Parties and provides for assistance in legal proceedings. However, Article 19 has been one of the least-implemented articles by Parties.