Decriminalisation would mean people in recovery would have a better chance of employment as they would not have a criminal record, the Scottish government said
Other proposals include immediate legislative changes to allow Scottish ministers to implement harm reduction measures, such as supervised drug consumption facilities and increase access to the life-saving drug naloxone.
The Scottish Minister for Drugs Policy, Elena Whitham, said:"These are ambitious and radical proposals, grounded in evidence, that will help save lives. "While we know these proposals will spark debate, they are in line with our public health approach and would further our national mission to improve and save lives."We are working hard within the powers we have to reduce drug deaths, and while there is more we need to do, our approach is simply at odds with the Westminster legislation we must operate within.
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