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)
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Official URL http://dx.doi.org/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 |
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DOI/Identification number: | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2015.10.005 |
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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) |
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