[kzaman1]

The home office have a consultation paper on drug strategy. Heres your chance to be heard.

Thanks to another user on another forum (Don)

the more people that fill it out and show our support for the decriminalisation of cannabis the better.

TODAY'S reporting on governments intention to provisionally classify some substances (LEGAL HIGHS) under the Misuse of Drugs Act while the Advisory Committee [ACMD] investigate any alleged risks associated with such substances has been on the agenda for some time.

The real story is here ……Paraphrased from the Home Office Website

2010 Drug strategy consultation paper

• Reference number: 2010 Drug strategy consultation paper
• Issued: 20 Aug 2010
• Opening date: 20 Aug 2010
• Closing date: 30 Sep 2010

The government plans to publish a new drug strategy later this year. This targeted consultation provides an early opportunity for a wide range of partners to contribute to the development of the new strategy.

Consultation information

• Intended audience: This consultation is aimed at a wide audience, from charities to enforcement partners, drug workers, voluntary and community sector organisations. Responses from members of the public are also welcome.

Questions are asked around four key themes led by the following government departments:

• Department for Education: preventing drug use
• Home Office and Ministry of Justice: strengthening enforcement, criminal justice and legal framework
• Department of Health: rebalancing treatment to support drug-free outcomes
• Department for Work and Pensions: supporting recovery to break the cycle of drug addiction

You can respond by filling in the online form. Or if you prefer, you can read the full consultation document below and respond via email or post.



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