Supervised Drug Consumption Facilities Bill

Key Points

• Establishment of supervised drug consumption facilities as a lawful option in specified circumstances.
• Legal allowance for taking controlled substances inside these facilities under defined conditions.
• Regulatory framework covering licensing, operation, safety, staffing, record-keeping and reporting.
• Policy aim to reduce harm, overdose risks and facilitate access to treatment and support.
• Roles for local authorities and health bodies, with public authority oversight and accountability.

Progress

The Bill is at the Second Reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it would move on to committee scrutiny and subsequent stages before becoming law.