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UK: Committee announces new inquiry on psychoactive substances

Submitted by Marijuana News on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 01:47

The Home Affairs Committee conducts a short inquiry into ‘psychoactive substances’.

 

Following plans announced in the Queen’s Speech to ban a new generation of psychoactive drugs, the Home Affairs Committee will hold a short inquiry into the new laws. The inquiry will look at: 

  • Which groups will be particularly affected by a ban on psychoactive substances? What steps can the Government take to educate these groups about the dangers? How will the Government explain the change in the legal status of these substances?
  • What specialist treatment do users of psychoactive substances require? What can be done to counter a shift to using controlled drugs once there is a ban? 
  • Do the enforcement agencies have the necessary powers and resources to effectively enforce the proposed new laws? 

The Committee would welcome views on these and any other relevant matters. The inquiry and report will inform the Commons stages...

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