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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Thursday, 5 September 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 September 2019. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.


Drugs: Decriminalisation

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to review their policy on illegal drugs, following the decriminalisation of such drugs in many jurisdictions including parts of North and South America.

Answer

The Government has no plans to legalise illicit drugs. There is a substantial body of scientific and medical evidence to show that controlled drugs are harmful and can damage people's mental and physical health.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL17754
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Decriminalisation Drugs
Link
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