Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 60
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Paragraph: 218
Inconsistent police diversion schemes for low-level drug offences create an unfair postcode lottery.
Conclusion
We support the use of diversion schemes for low-level offences. The use of such schemes by police forces in England and Wales is increasing and we welcome the efforts of those forces in rolling out these schemes. However, we are concerned that the use and substance of diversion schemes can vary across police forces. This can result in the criminal justice system responding differently to individuals for suspected drug-related offences. This postcode lottery is wholly unfair. It is time that a more coordinated, national approach is adopted.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
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