The Home Office is evaluating whether to reform drug possession policy and create a sustainable legal framework for Safer Drug Consumption Facilities (SDCFs) in Scotland, following the pilot operation of The Thistle in Glasgow. The policy centres on whether to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and prosecution guidelines to permit harm-reduction services including drug testing and inhalation facilities. Current status is active, with the Home Office considering evidence from the pilot but having indicated reluctance to change reserved legislation without clear evaluation outcomes.
This is your opportunity to share your views on the white paper.
This is your opportunity to share your views on the white paper.
In response to: Amendments to the Poisons Act 1972
In response to: Independent review of drugs by Dame Carol Black: government response
This consultation contains proposals to amend the Home Office’s policy for the licensing of imports of the opioid oxycodone in the UK.
This consultation seeks your views on the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs’ (ACMD) recommendation to reschedule ketamine to Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (as amended) (the 2001 Regulations).
This consultation sought comments on proposals to consolidate and review specific provisions under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
This consultation contains proposals to amend the Home Office’s policy for the licensing of imports of the opioid oxycodone in the UK.
This consultation seeks your views on the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs’ (ACMD) recommendation to reschedule ketamine to Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (as amended) (the 2001 Regulations).
This consultation contains proposals to amend the Home Office’s policy for the licensing of imports of the opioid oxycodone in the UK.
This consultation seeks your views on the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs’ (ACMD) recommendation to reschedule ketamine to Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (as amended) (the 2001 Regulations).
This consultation sought comments on proposals to consolidate and review specific provisions under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
This consultation sought comments on proposals to consolidate and review specific provisions under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001