Evidence-Based Drugs Policy

EDM number 2404 in 2010-12, proposed by Tom Brake on 09/11/2011.
Categorised under the topic of Drugs misuse.

That this House notes the serious harm caused by drugs; recognises the need for evidence-based policy making with a clear focus on prevention and harm-reduction; and calls on the Government to establish an independent panel tasked with carrying out an impact assessment of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, reviewing the approach adopted by other countries, and making recommendations for reform.

This motion has been signed by a total of 19 MPs.