Why is Cancer Research UK so concerned?
In pursuit of its mission to conquer cancer through world-class research, Cancer Research UK wishes to promote the highest standards in scientific and medical research, and to address major issues in relation to public health. Therefore, as tobacco causes immense danger to health and life, Cancer Research UK wishes to do everything it can to avoid links, whether direct or indirect, with the tobacco industry, and to oppose tobacco promotion and use in all its forms. In respect of its relationship with universities, Cancer Research UK believes there are two main areas where a university’s links with the tobacco industry may impact on its relationship with the charity, as set out in the sections below. Cancer Research UK firmly supports the principles set out in the Joint Protocol of Cancer Research UK and Universities UK (2004).
