11.   In an attempt to reduce heavy smoking in the Czech Republic, legislators have approved a law banning smoking during public meetings and in some restaurants.

12.   Five Japanese anti-smokers filed the lawsuit last Friday against Hashimoto, claiming his heavy smoking meant he was failing in his duty to improve public hygiene.

13.   They claimed his heavy smoking violated the human rights of non-smokers and he failed to pursue his obligation to improve public hygiene.