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Prisons (Substance Testing) Act 2021
Summary
This Act allows UK prisons to conduct drug and substance testing on prisoners to detect illegal drug use. It gives prison authorities the power to test inmates and take action against those found using banned substances while in prison.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing the ability of prisons to test prisoners for illegal drugs and other substances. Supporters believe it helps keep prisons safer, reduces drug-related crime inside prisons, and protects staff and prisoners from the dangers of drug abuse.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry about prisoners' privacy rights and whether testing could be used unfairly. Some are concerned about the costs of testing, whether it actually stops drug use, or if resources would be better spent on treatment and rehabilitation programs instead.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote1 votes
100% Support · 10% Oppose · 0
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading5 Feb 2020
- 2nd reading16 Oct 2020
- Committee stage2 Dec 2020
- Report stage12 Mar 2021
- 3rd reading12 Mar 2021
Lords
- 1st reading12 Mar 2021
- 2nd reading16 Apr 2021
- 3rd reading28 Apr 2021
Royal Assent29 Apr 2021
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