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Conclusion 7

Problem drug use in Scotland Published 4 Nov 2019 Paragraph 68 Addressed to Scotland Office

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Conclusion (the committee's words)
We have heard that the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is outdated, its classification system is arbitrary, and that it is fundamentally incompatible with a public health approach. If the UK Government is to implement a public health approach as we have called for then the Misuse of Drugs Act must be substantially reformed.

From: Scottish Affairs Committee, Problem drug use in Scotland (HC 44), paragraph 68, 4 November 2019

Government response

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