NOT THE AMERICAN WAY –

Dec. 5, 2021 – The overhaul has been drawn together by at least six government departments, the BBC understands.

It will form part of a wider week of law and order announcements for the government, which a source involved in the drug strategy said had frustrated some of those who worked on it – who wanted to make clear these measures would lead to fewer crime-focused drug policies. The government has been asked to comment. The diversion strategy is expected to be twofold – short prison sentences for drug use will be complemented with recovery programmes and there will be less emphasis on prosecuting people caught with substances.

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