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Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Act 2022
Summary
This Act allows approved premises to carry out substance tests on people living there. It's designed to help manage drug and alcohol use among residents, particularly those recently released from prison or in recovery programs.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means allowing approved premises (like hostels for people leaving prison) to test residents for illegal drugs and alcohol. Supporters believe this helps keep residents safe, reduces crime, and supports people's recovery from addiction.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that regular drug testing could be seen as invasive or unfair, especially if it affects people's privacy or housing rights. Some argue the money spent on testing could be better used on treatment and support services instead.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading21 Jun 2021
- 2nd reading29 Oct 2021
- Committee stage15 Dec 2021
- 3rd reading21 Jan 2022
Lords
- 1st reading24 Jan 2022
- 2nd reading25 Mar 2022
- 3rd reading26 Apr 2022
Royal Assent28 Apr 2022
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