Review the need for drug consumptions rooms in Scotland and related policy

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Given the number of drug deaths in Scotland that continue to increase I think it is important to re-visit this proposal that was previously declined by the uk government. Evidence from other countries shows that such services can greatly help a vulnerable population and be beneficial for society.

https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/system/files/publications/2734/POD_Drug%20consumption%20rooms.pdf

Journal article - BMJ 2019;366:l4906 - 'could drug consumption rooms save lives?'

http://www.sdf.org.uk/cross-party-support-for-drug-consumption-rooms-to-be-introduced-across-the-uk/

https://idhdp.com/media/399959/drug-consumption-in-europe-final-2014-1.pdf

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do, such as devolving powers to the Scottish Government to allow them to set up drug consumption rooms. Or you might like to sign this petition:

Introduce Drug Consumption Rooms to prevent drug-related deaths in the UK

Timeline

18 Dec 2020	Petition opened for signatures
1 Feb 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 Feb 2021

Follow this petition