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)

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:	Faculties > Social Sciences > School of Social Policy Sociology and Social Research > Sociology
Depositing User:	Lucie Patch
Date Deposited:	07 Jan 2016 11:27 UTC
Last Modified:	29 May 2019 16:51 UTC
Resource URI:	https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/53629 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)
Stevens, Alex:	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4878-3871