(GMM) A Paris court has fined three French newspapers for breaching anti-tobacco advertising laws.
Le Point, Le Monde and Les Echos were sued by 'Rights of Non-Smokers', after publishing photos of formula one drivers wearing overalls displaying tobacco logos.
They were fined about $1000 each, plus more than $3000 in damages to the anti-smoking group.
It is also reported that the European Commission has warned governments including Spain and Hungary to not introduce motor sport-specific legislation to dodge the new Europe-wide tobacco advertising laws.
The countries have been warned that they could face prosecution in the European Court of Justice.
Written: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 09:24:09
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