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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Craig Paton

Scottish drug proposals would do ‘untold damage’, says Braverman

PA Wire

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has told the Scottish Government its proposals to decriminalise drugs for personal use would do “untold damage to our neighbourhoods”.

Scottish drugs minister Elena Whitham announced the plans on Friday – which would require the backing of the UK Government – along with a framework for the creation of safe consumption rooms and the consideration of implementing the regulated supply of drugs.

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