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Drugs (Reclassification and Roadside Testing) Bill

Provide for the reclassification of cannabis; to make provision for the roadside testing of illegal drugs; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

22 October 2007

In Plain English

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This bill would change the legal classification of cannabis and introduce roadside tests for illegal drugs. It also includes other related provisions to support these aims. It originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons, sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope.

Key Points

  • - Proposes reclassifying cannabis under the drug classification system.
  • - Provides for roadside testing of drivers suspected of illegal drug use.
  • - Includes connected provisions to support these changes.
  • - Introduced in the House of Commons and sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
  • - Having had its first and second readings in 2007; current information shows it at the 2nd reading with no further progress listed here.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons. The only official readings provided are from 2007, with no subsequent progress indicated in the available information.

Who is affected?

People who use cannabis or other illegal drugsDrivers and other road usersPolice officers and roadside testing personnelProsecutors and the courts (criminal justice system)Transport and road safety organisations

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

25 Apr 2007

2nd readingCommons

15 Jun 2007

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Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.