Thames Valley Police trial not prosecuting for possession of small quantities of any drugs.

[cupid_stunt]

Here's a sensible idea, of treating drugs as a health issue rather than a criminal one.

PEOPLE caught with 'small quantities' of illegal drugs, including heroin and cocaine, will escape punishment in a new initiative.

The drugs diversion pilot scheme, launched in West Berkshire, is set to be rolled out across Oxfordshire if the three-month trial now under way is deemed to reduce 'drugs-related harm and demand'.

The scheme allows offenders in possession of 'small quantities' of drugs an opportunity to be offered a tailored 'diversion route' educational course to address their drug use, instead of facing prosecution.

Let's hope it's successful, and goes nationwide.

Drugs users with 'small quantities' won't be arrested under new police plan

 

[Poi E]

Nice to see some prudent budgetary responsibility being exercised.

 

[crossthebreeze]

Here's a sensible idea, of treating drugs as a health issue rather than a criminal one.



Let's hope it's successful, and goes nationwide.

Drugs users with 'small quantities' won't be arrested under new police plan

I think Durham Police have already been doing something similar for the last year or so.