Psychoactive Substances Bill

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Theresa May: Snooping, policing, immigration and drugs

Theresa May has been the longest-serving home secretary since the 19th century, but her tenure is distinctive for other reasons, too.

Government’s blanket ban on “legal highs” could be more dangerous than the drugs

The government has moved to ban so-called “legal highs” with the Psychoactive Substances Bill, but the legislation is unworkable and a dangerous opportunity for abuse by authorities.