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Work with Scottish Government to create sustainable legal framework for Safer Drug Consumption Facilities.
Recommendation
If the independent evaluation of The Thistle deems the pilot a success, and the Scottish Government proceeds to make The Thistle permanent, and perhaps to open further SDCFs, the UK Government should work with the Scottish Government to make the necessary changes to reserved legislation to ensure there is a full, sustainable legal framework for Safer Drug Consumptions Facilities in Scotland. (Recommendation, Paragraph 138) 51
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 20 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee
Report
3rd report - Problem drug use in Scotland follow-up: Glasgow’s Safer Drug Consumption Facility
16 Sep 2025
HC 630
Addressee Bodies
Scotland Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.0 yr
Report published
16 Sep 2025