Skip to Content

New Laws concerning Legal Highs.

The government are to publish draft laws to create a blanket ban on any substance intended for consumption that would induce a psychoactive effect, for a long time people have been taking risks with their health by taking substances that would induce a so called 'legal high'.

The problem has long been that if you try to ban one substance a slightly different substance would take its place, and the blanket ban is the way forward, with both major parties promising, in their manifesto to do so.

Certain substances will be excluded from the ban such as Alcohol and Tobacco.

The new law will carry a prison sentence of up to seven years.

The new laws have been welcomed by the police, as they will give them more power, and make enforcement a lot simpler.

The Law will apply throughout the UK


Image Description
related news
recent articles
Double Jeopardy Law

What is Double Jeopardy? and is it still Law in the UK?..

link

Computer & IT Law

Computer and IT Law.
Computer Law is concerned with controlling and securing information stored on and transmitted between computers. Computer networks contain..

Handling Stolen Goods

What is meant by 'handling stolen goods'...

TV Licence rules

New TV Licence rules - New Licensing rules apply to all viewers of the BBC iPlayer service,
The change in rules cover all iPlayer programs; previously only vi..

What is a Section 60 notice?

Over 2000 section 60 notices have been issued in London last year..

link

Charity Fundraising, Vulnerable Donors and the Law

Law targeting charity fundraising - Vulnerable people are to be protected from fundraising activities by charities, the chancellor has announced in the budget...

Digital Crime ‘the new front line’.

The Law Commission has called for a full review of the law dealing with digital crime...

Rights for Crime Victims.

Rights for Crime Victims - The Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced that, for the first time, victims of crime will be given legal rights...

Stop and Search Laws to be changed?

Police Chiefs are calling for a change in the 'stop and search' l..

link

Time for a rethink on Grooming Laws.

Is it right that a child that is groomed online can face a criminal record...

Food Allergies and the Legal Duties of Restaurants and Takeaways

New Food Laws to reduce allergic reactions.
The new measures have come into force across Europe, Staff in Restaurants and Takeaways are now required to give in..

Neighbour Disputes | Trees and Hedges.

Neighbour Disputes can escalate to affect your life and enjoyment of your property, if handled in the wrong way they can cause tension and in some cases argumen..

Image Description
Is there anything wrong with this page? - any amendments will receive accreditation - email us

Solicitors.com are not a firm of solicitors, and any content on the site should not be used in substitute for obtaining Legal advice from a solicitor regulated in the UK, Solicitors.com recommends that you contact a firm of solicitors to discuss your individual legal requirement. Whilst we strive to bring you accurate up to date content, all content on this site is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct. Use of this site does not create a client relationship.

Information by area of law
Back to top