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Tackling Drugs in Scotland: Action in Partnership

Publisher
The Scottish Office
Date
11 March 1999
URL

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library/
documents-w7/tdis-00.htm

Press Releases:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/news/releas99_3/pr0591.htm
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/news/releas99_8/se0253.htm

Description

"The strategy sets out:

  • national objectives for the country's frontline Drug Action Teams including reducing the number of drug deaths
  • more help for Scots youngsters in resisting the lure of drugs, including encouraging drug education for all children in every school in the country;
  • new measures to break the vicious cycle of drugs and crime
  • a 'gloves off' crackdown on pushers and dealers by the nation's enforcement agencies, specifically targeting drug trafficking and distribution networks.

Interim National Key Indicators Report for Scotland

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