Drug Possession Policy Reform
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.
2025
Problem drug use in Scotland follow-up: Glasgow’s Safer Drug Consumption Facility
2024
We were also concerned that the JCDU and departments would not be able to develop a sufficient evidence base in the time available. They have begun to collect evidence on ‘what works’ but told us that timing was an issue and there would be limited evidence on the programme. However, health interventions are based on clinical best practices and evaluation would provide some early evidence of impacts. The JCDU also said that Project ADDER, which pre-dated the strategy, would be evaluated and th...
We were also concerned that the JCDU and departments would not be able to develop a sufficient evidence base in the time available. They have begun to collect evidence on ‘what works’ but told us that timing was an issue …
We were concerned that the government’s drug strategy made little reference to women.70 Written evidence submitted by the Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner underlined the limited consideration of women and girls in the strategy, and the lack of reference to wider work on women in the criminal justice system.71 This was reinforced by evidence submitted by Dr Fay Dennis of Goldsmiths, University of London, who highlighted that barriers to drug treatment were magnified fo...
We were concerned that the government’s drug strategy made little reference to women.70 Written evidence submitted by the Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner underlined the limited consideration of women and girls in the strategy, and the …
2023
Reducing the harm from illegal drugs
Our report looks at whether the government is well positioned to achieve its drug strategy’s 10-year ambitions. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Cross-government', 'Department of Health and Social Care', 'Home Office'] | Topics: ['Crime, justice and law', 'Health and social …
2022
‘Swift, Certain, Tough: New Consequences for Drug Possession’ white paper — consultation closed
This is your opportunity to share your views on the white paper.
Swift, Certain, Tough: New Consequences for Drug Possession (accessible version)
In response to: ‘Swift, Certain, Tough: New Consequences for Drug Possession’ white paper
Swift, Certain, Tough: New Consequences for Drug Possession - Welsh language version (accessible version)
In response to: ‘Swift, Certain, Tough: New Consequences for Drug Possession’ white paper
‘Swift, Certain, Tough: New Consequences for Drug Possession’ white paper — consultation opened
This is your opportunity to share your views on the white paper.
Swift, Certain, Tough: new consequences for drug possession
UIN: HCWS214 Today, I am pleased to announce the publication of a white paper, ‘Swift, Certain, Tough: new consequences for drug possession’ and accompanying public consultation, which has been laid before the House (CP 723). It has also been published …
Swift, Certain, Tough: new consequences for drug possession
UIN: HLWS213 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Priti Patel) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Today, I am pleased to announce the publication of a white paper, ‘Swift, Certain, Tough: new consequences …
From harm to hope: A 10-year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives
In response to: From harm to hope: A 10-year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives
From harm to hope: A 10-year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives
A 10-year plan to cut crime and save lives by reducing the supply and demand for drugs and delivering a high-quality treatment and recovery system.
Consultation paper: amendments to the Poisons Act 1972 (Welsh)
In response to: Amendments to the Poisons Act 1972
2021
The Government’s Ten-Year Drugs Strategy
UIN: HLWS433 My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime and Policing (Kit Malthouse) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce that today we are publishing the Government’s new ten-year drugs plan to …
The Government’s Ten-Year Drugs Strategy
UIN: HCWS445 I am pleased to announce that today we are publishing the Government’s new ten-year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives. Illegal drugs can have devastating effects on individuals, families and neighbourhoods, as well as costing society …
Government response to the independent review of drugs by Dame Carol Black
In response to: Independent review of drugs by Dame Carol Black: government response
Independent review of drugs by Dame Carol Black: government response
Details the government's response to parts 1 and 2 of Dame Carol Black's independent review of drugs.
2020
Peter Krykant and drug consumption van facility
That this House is concerned to learn that Peter Krykant, who recently set-up a drug consumption van in Glasgow city centre, has been charged and cautioned by Police Scotland; understands that Mr Krykant set up the facility in an attempt …
Action following the Independent Review of Drugs
UIN: HCWS128 In February last year, former Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced that Professor Dame Carol Black had been appointed to lead a major independent Review of Drugs. Dame Carol was asked to look at a wide range of issues, …
Action following the Independent Review of Drugs
UIN: HLWS122 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Priti Patel) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:In February last year, former Home Secretary Sajid Javid announced that Professor Dame Carol Black had been …
2019
2015
Oxycodone import policy — outcome published
This consultation contains proposals to amend the Home Office’s policy for the licensing of imports of the opioid oxycodone in the UK.
2010 to 2015 government policy: drug misuse and dependency
The government is helping people make a full recovery from drug addiction and is discouraging people from misusing illegal drugs in the first place.
Ketamine rescheduling consultation — outcome published
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).
Consolidation and review of the misuse of drugs regulations 2001 — outcome published
This consultation sought comments on proposals to consolidate and review specific provisions under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
2014
Oxycodone import policy — consultation closed
This consultation contains proposals to amend the Home Office’s policy for the licensing of imports of the opioid oxycodone in the UK.
Ketamine rescheduling consultation — consultation closed
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).
Oxycodone import policy — consultation opened
This consultation contains proposals to amend the Home Office’s policy for the licensing of imports of the opioid oxycodone in the UK.
Ketamine rescheduling consultation — consultation opened
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).
2011
Consolidation and review of the misuse of drugs regulations 2001 — consultation closed
This consultation sought comments on proposals to consolidate and review specific provisions under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
Consolidation and review of the misuse of drugs regulations 2001 — consultation opened
This consultation sought comments on proposals to consolidate and review specific provisions under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001