Bill · started in the Commons

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.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Drugs (Reclassification and Roadside Testing) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 April 2007 by Mr Christopher Chope (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 25 Apr 2007
  2. 2nd reading Commons 15 Jun 2007

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 22 Oct 2007.