Listen: Could new legal highs legislation spark a review into drug laws?

We've been hearing from Alcohol Drugs Action Officer Kenny Malcolm, who has criticised how the Misuse of Drugs Act deals with users.

Published 18th Apr 2016

Is the law too tough on drug users?

We've been hearing from Alcohol Drugs Action Officer Kenny Malcolm, who has criticised how the Misuse of Drugs Act deals with users.

He says that substance abuse shouldn't be treated as a criminal issue, and should be more considerate of people's health.

He's added that the new Psychoactive Substances Act could result in more organised crime - as people will capitalise on these drugs being harder to buy: