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SNP minister apologises as WhatsApp leak reveals 'not acceptable' comments

AN SNP minister has apologised after leaked WhatsApp messages revealed comments about colleagues which she conceded were “not acceptable” ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2023

Drug decriminalisation calls a bid to 'manufacture grievance', Alister Jack claims

CALLS to decriminalise drug possession in Scotland are about starting a “constitutional battle” and not tackling the drugs deaths crisis,…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2023

Former cops back Scottish Government's call for decriminalisation of drugs

LEAP Scotland leaders call for a conference aimed at resolving ongoing policy war on drugs

Daily Record · Jul 13, 2023

Scotland wants to decriminalize drugs. The UK government just says no

The Scottish government has proposed decriminalizing possession of all drugs for personal use to tackle one of Europe’s highest overdose death rates

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023

Scottish government says it wants to make drug possession legal

But the UK government has already poured cold water on the idea

Nottingham Post · Jul 7, 2023

Scottish government wants to decriminalise drug possession

But the UK government has already poured cold water on the idea

Wales Online · Jul 7, 2023

An expert explains: What does decriminalisation mean, and can Scotland DO it?

“OUR current drug laws do not stop people from using drugs,” so said Scottish Government Drugs Minister Elena Whitham when launching the policy…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

Scottish reforms to decriminalise personal drug use knocked down within an hour

Scottish drugs minister Elena Whitham said ‘criminalisation increases the harms people experience. Criminalisation kills’.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Scotland proposes drug decriminalisation in Westminster challenge

Elena Whitham, Scotland’s minister for drugs policy, calls for legislation devolution in reform plan

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023

Drugs minister ‘terrified’ of potential impact of failure to reform policy

Downing Street re-committed to its ‘tough’ stance on drugs as the Scottish Government called for decriminalisation of personal use.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023