Commons2nd reading

Drugs (Roadside Testing) Bill

What this bill does

The Bill would make provision for roadside testing for illegal drugs.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

30 October 2008

In Plain English

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This Bill would create a legal framework for roadside drug testing. It would enable police to conduct tests on drivers at the roadside to check for illegal drugs and take appropriate action based on the results.

Key Points

Provides a legal framework for roadside testing for illegal drugs.
Enables police to conduct roadside drug tests on drivers during traffic stops.
Introduced in the House of Commons by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
Originated in 2007 and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; no additional stages are shown in the provided information.

Who is affected?

Drivers who may be tested for illegal drugsRoad users and the general public concerned with road safetyPolice and road traffic officers enforcing roadside testing

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

10 Dec 2007

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Updates & Documents

Documents (2)

Bill as introduced - html version

BillCommons

7 May 2008

Bill as introduced - pdf version

BillCommons

7 May 2008

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