Drug laws and licensing
Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is an independent expert body that advises government on drug related issues in the UK.
It was established under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its current Chair is Professor Sir Michael Rawlins.
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The Advisory Council makes recommendations to government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs, including classification and scheduling under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its regulations. It considers any substance which is being or appears to be misused and of which is having or appears to be capable of having harmful effects sufficient to cause a social problem.
It also carries out in-depth inquiries into aspects of drug use that are causing particular concern in the UK, with the aim of producing considered reports that will be helpful to policy makers and practitioners.
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Useful information about the council
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Drug-specific, inquiry and annual reports.
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You are entitled to receive information under the Freedom of information Act, unless exceptions apply.
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A full list of Advisory Council publications.
