EDINBURGH: Scotland, which has one of the highest drug death rates in Europe, is seeking to decriminalise all drugs for personal use, according to a policy paper published Friday (Jul 7). The move would 'allow people found in possession of drugs to be treated and supported rather than criminalised and excl
EDINBURGH: Scotland, which has one of the highest drug death rates in Europe, is seeking to decriminalise all drugs for personal use, according to a policy paper published Friday .
The decriminalisation would also mean people in recovery would have a better chance of employment as they will not have a criminal record. "Scotland needs a caring, compassionate and human rights informed drugs policy, with public health and the reduction of harm as its underlying principles. But the UK government in London, which is in charge of the whole country's drug laws, poured cold water on the proposals.
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