Legally flawed, scientifically problematic, potentially harmful
The UK Psychoactive Substance Bill
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14909387 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alex Stevens (0000-0002-4878-3871, University of Kent, corresponding author), Rudi Fortson (Queen Mary University of London), Fiona Measham (0000-0002-9322-1931, Durham University), Harry Sumnall (0000-0002-7841-9245, Liverpool John Moores University) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 1167-1170 |
| Publication date | 2015-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.drugpo.2015.10.005 |
| PMID | 26525856 |
| OpenAlex | W2167129636 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
| References cited | 13 |
This journal has often analysed legislation in the field of drug policy. Rarely has it discussed a proposed law that has such deep problems in its legal and scientific bases. The Psychoactive Substances Bill, which is currently proceeding through the UK Parliament, will (if enacted) create a ‘blanket ban’ on the production, importation, exportation and supply of all psychoactive substances for human consumption, except for those that are specifically exempted. The Bill provides for a range of civil and criminal penalties, with a maximum seven-year prison sentence
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| Unique citing works | 15 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,67 |
| Citation span | 2017 - 2026 (10) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 15 |