Many whose jobs involve defending the welfare of drug using clients have feared the crack down on ‘pushers’ will trickle down the scale to drug users. Release’s recent survey of solicitors indicates this is exactly what’s happening. Trends in drug…
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What’s the Government doing about drugs?
Latest funding and announcements The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is providing a total of £310 million in funding to local councils to help them improve their drug and alcohol treatment and recovery systems in 2025-2026. See gov.uk…
What is the UK’s international approach to drugs?
The main elements in the UK’s strategy for dealing with international drug matters are through bilateral representations and multilateral action. The UK with its unique position in the UN, European Union and Commonwealth seeks a coherent approach across the three…
How are the UK’s drug laws enforced?
There are a number of UK legislative controls to restrict the supply and use of drugs in the UK. The following agencies are responsible for enforcing them. Enforcement agencies Serious Organised Crime Agency The Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) was…