‘Swift, Certain, Tough: New Consequences for Drug Possession’ white paper

This is your opportunity to share your views on the white paper.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 10 October 2022

Consultation description

The results of this consultation will inform the government’s approach to reforming the way the criminal justice system deals with adult drug possession offences and to changing drug testing on arrest powers.

The questions are in 7 sections:

1. Background questions
2. Tier 1
3. Tier 2
4. Tier 3
5. Wider impacts
6. Operational best practice and new reforms for drug testing on arrest
7. Final questions

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Swift, Certain, Tough: New Consequences for Drug Possession (accessible version)