A Bill to make provision about the drugs for which persons detained in prisons and similar institutions may be tested.
House of Commons
15 May 2014
Prisons (Drug Testing) Bill would allow the government to specify which drugs can be tested for in prisons and other detention settings. The substances and testing rules would be set out in regulations, so the list can be updated without new primary legislation. The aim is to improve safety, deter drug use and support rehabilitation by providing a clear testing framework.
The Bill is at the 2nd Reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it will move to Committee Stage for detailed examination, followed by further stages in the Commons and then consideration in the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further.
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