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Legally flawed, scientifically problematic, potentially harmful: The UK Psychoactive Substance Bill

Stevens, Alex, Fortson, Rudi, Measham, Fiona, Sumnall, Harry (2015) Legally flawed, scientifically problematic, potentially harmful: The UK Psychoactive Substance Bill. International Journal of Drug Policy, 26 (12). pp. 1167-1170. ISSN 0955-3959. (doi:10.1016/j.drugpo.2015.10.005) (KAR id:53629)

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Abstract

This journal has often analysed legislation in the field of drug policy. Rarely has it discussed a proposed law that has such deep problems in its legal and scientific bases. The Psychoactive Substances Bill, which is currently proceeding through the UK Parliament, will (if enacted) create a ‘blanket ban’ on the production, importation, exportation and supply of all psychoactive substances for human consumption, except for those that are specifically exempted. The Bill provides for a range of civil and criminal penalties, with a maximum seven-year prison sentence.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2015.10.005
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
Depositing User: Lucie Patch
Date Deposited: 07 Jan 2016 11:27 UTC
Last Modified: 17 Aug 2022 11:00 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/53629 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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