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Revise drug testing policy for dual response: disciplinary action and treatment referral.

Conclusion
The MoJ and HMPPS must revise the drug testing policy to ensure that positive test results consistently trigger a dual response: swift and certain disciplinary action (with a rehabilitative element) and an immediate, 60 mandatory referral for a clinical needs assessment and engagement with tailored substance misuse treatment and psychosocial support. (Recommendation, Paragraph 24)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 9 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.9 yr
Report published 31 Oct 2025