House of Commons · General Debate
19 July 2022 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Kevin Hollinrake Con Thirsk and Malton
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Kevin Hollinrake raised concerns about supply of drugs to children under 16 (aggravated offence) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Opened the debate
Proposes a bill to make it an aggravated offence to supply controlled drugs to individuals under the age of 16, inspired by the tragic death of 15-year-old Leah Heyes. The current law does not provide sufficient protection for children from drug suppliers and lacks specific penalties for such crimes against minors.
Highlights the tragic case of Leah Heyes, who died after being supplied with drugs by two friends. Argues that existing laws do not adequately protect children from drug suppliers and proposes a new bill to criminalize the supply of controlled drugs to those under 16 with harsher penalties.