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Action following the Independent Review of Drugs

27 February 2020

Proposing MP
Priti Patel Con
Witham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Home Office has published a review led by Dame Carol Black on drugs, which identifies challenges related to drug supply and demand and calls for a comprehensive government response.

Action Requested

The Government is stepping up activity to address drug supply issues, including increasing law enforcement against county lines with an additional £5m investment. A further review of prevention, treatment, and recovery will be commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, led by Dame Carol Black.

Key Facts

  • Former Home Secretary Sajid Javid appointed Professor Dame Carol Black to lead a major independent Review of Drugs in February last year.
  • The Home Office is committing an additional £5m on top of the £20m announced in October 2019, totalling £25m investment for tackling county lines.
  • A further review of prevention, treatment and recovery will be led by Dame Carol Black with expert input from across the field.
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