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MDMA (ecstasy) review

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) invites members of the public to an MDMA (ecstasy) evidence gathering meeting on the morning of Friday 26th September 2008 as part of its MDMA (ecstasy) review.

At the meeting members of the ACMD and attendees will hear evidence from a range of experts in the field relating to the harms of MDMA use. At the end of the morning session there will be an opportunity for attendees to put questions to the council.

The ACMD is a statutory and non-executive non-departmental public body, established by the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) 1971. The ACMD has a statutory duty to keep under review the situation in the United Kingdom with respect to the misuse of drugs and to advise ministers of the measures which they consider should to be taken to deal with social problems arising from drug misuse. In addition, the ACMD has a duty to consider any matter relating to drug dependence or misuse that may be referred to them by ministers. The Home Secretary is obliged by law to consult the ACMD before laying Orders or making regulations.

Attending the meeting

The meeting will be held in central London (specific timings and location to be confirmed). A provisional agenda for the meeting will be available on the ACMD website in due course.

Attendance is free but by registration only as places are limited. Places will be issued on a first come, first served basis. To register to attend please complete the registration form and email it to ACMD@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk