UK Government won’t change law around drugs consumption rooms

The Thistle was launched in Glasgow earlier this year.

The UK Government says it won’t change the law to make it easier to set up safe drugs consumption rooms like the one which opened in Glasgow earlier this year – even if it’s a success.

The Thistle was launched following a decision by the Crown Office not to prosecute drug users, but there’s uncertainty over its long-term legal status.

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