Tobacco Control Legislation in the Caribbean: Key Messages: Protecting Tobacco Control Policies from the Commercial and Other Vested Interests of the Tobacco Industry

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Introduction

Course Registration

Peer Corner

Pre-Test

Module 1: The Tobacco Epidemic and Status of Tobacco Control

Webinar 1: Tobacco Control in International Human Rights Law by Mr. Oscar Cabrera

Slide Presentation Webinar 2: Developing Tobacco Control Legislation in the Caribbean - Module 1-2. Mr. Oscar Cabrera

Module 1: Introduction

Video Overview: The tobacco epidemic and status of tobacco control

Segment 1.1: Overview of the tobacco epidemic, including its economic, social and environmental impact

Segment 1.2: Emerging challenges

Segment 1.3: Overview of international, regional and Caribbean legal frameworks, mandates and accountability mechanisms

Segment 1.4: Monitoring and status of implementation

Key Messages: Overview of the tobacco epidemic, including its economic, social and environmental impact

Discussion Forum #1: Importance of Implementing Tobacco Control Measures in the Caribbean (90 mins.)

Tobacco control in international human rights law

Module 2: Developing Tobacco Control Legislation

Module 2: Introduction

Segment 2.1: The central role of law in advancing the tobacco control agenda

Ignacio Ibarra: The central role of law in advancing the tobacco control agenda

Segment 2.2: Different routes to effective implementation of the WHO FCTC

Patricia Anne Lambert: Different routes to effective implementation of the WHO FCTC

Segment 2.3: Key components of tobacco control legislation and cross-cutting topics

Jorge V. Cardenas: Key components of tobacco control legislation and cross-cutting topics

Segment 2.4: Legislation and litigation

Gustavo Soñora: Legislation and litigation

Alejandro Morlachetti : Legislation and litigation

Segment 2.5: Tobacco and trade

Benn McGrady: Tobacco and trade

Segment 2.6: Developing tobacco control legislation in the Caribbean: an overview of the process

Yasmin Brewster: Developing tobacco control legislation in the Caribbean: an overview of the process

Key Messages: Developing tobacco control legislation

Discussion Forum #2: The Process to Develop Tobacco Control Legislation in the Caribbean (90 mins)

Module 2: Quiz

Module 3: Protection From Exposure to Tobacco Smoke

Webinar 2: Protection from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke - Module 3. Patricia Lambert, Gianella Severini and Adriana Carvalho

Slide Presentation Webinar 3: Protection from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke - Module 3. Patricia Lambert, Gianella Severini and Adriana Carvalho

Module 3: Introduction

Segment 3.1: Rationale and evidence, including that relevant to novel and emerging nicotine and tobacco products

Segment 3.2: Status of implementation of WHO FCTC compliant smoke-free measures in the Caribbean

Segment 3.3: Implementing WHO FCTC Article 8: Drafting effective smoke-free measures

Monique Muggli: Implementing WHO FCTC Article 8: Drafting effective smoke-free measures

Segment 3.4: Countering tobacco industry Arguments

Gianella Severini: Countering tobacco industry arguments

Segment 3.5: Experiences with legal challenges to comprehensive smoke-free legislation

Gianella Severini: Experiences with legal challenges to comprehensive smoke-free legislation

Key Messages: Protection from exposure to tobacco smoke

Discussion Forum #3: Protection from exposure to tobacco smoke (90 Mins.)

Module 3: Quiz

Module 4: Packaging and Labelling of Tobacco Product

Webinar 3: Packaging and Labelling of Tobacco Products - Module 4. Benn McGrady

Module 4: Introduction

Segment 4.1: Rationale and evidence for implementing effective tobacco packaging and labelling measures

Hebe Gouda: Rationale and evidence for implementing effective tobacco packaging and labelling measures

Segment 4.2: Status of implementation of effective packaging and Labelling of Tobacco products

Segment 4.3: Implementing WHO FCTC Article 11 at the domestic level: Drafting effective packaging and labelling measures

Segment 4.4: Overview of plain packaging

Benn McGrady: Overview of plain packaging. Part 1

Benn McGrady: Overview of plain packaging. Part 2

Segment 4.5: Tobacco industry arguments against effective packaging and labelling of tobacco products and counterarguments

Segment 4.6: Experiences with legal challenges to packaging and labelling legislation Australian cases – investment law, constitutional law and World Trade Organization law

Key Messages: Packaging and Labelling of Tobacco Products

Discussion Forum #4 Packaging and labeling of tobacco products (90 Mins.)

Module 4: Quiz

Module 5: Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship

Webinar 4: Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship- Module 5. Mrs. Nicole Foster

Module 5: Introduction

Segment 5.1: Rationale and Evidence, Including that Relevant to Novel and Emerging Nicotine and Tobacco Products

Kerstin Schotte: Rationale and Evidence, Including that Relevant to Novel and Emerging Nicotine and Tobacco Products

Segment 5.2: Status of Implementation of Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship Measures in the Caribbean

Segment 5.3: Implementing WHO FCTC Article 13: Drafting Effective Measures on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship

Kerstin Schotte: Implementing WHO FCTC Article 13: Drafting Effective Measures on Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship

Segment 5.4: Tobacco Industry Arguments Against Strong and Comprehensive TAPS Bans and Counterarguments

Segment 5.5: Legal Challenges Advanced by the Tobacco Industry Against TAPS Bans

Barbara McGaw: Legal Challenges Advanced by the Tobacco Industry Against TAPS Bans

Key Messages: Tobacco Advertising, Promotion, and Sponsorship

Discussion Forum #5: Tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship (90 Mins.)

Module 5: Quiz

Module 6: Other measures

Webinar 5: Other measures- Module 6, Patricia Lambert, Gianella Severini, Caroline Renzulli, and Patricia Gutkowski.