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Possession of ‘laughing gas’ is now illegal with repeat serious users facing up to 2 years in prison and dealers up to 14 years.
Secondary legislation brought forward to control nitrous oxide as a Class C substance.
Possession of nitrous oxide, also known as ‘laughing gas’, will be illegal from 8 November 2023.
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Social insights on daily life and events, including impacts on health, well-being and the cost of living from the Opinions and Lifestyle Survey.
This report focuses on the the extent to which engagement with culture and sport is associated with happiness.
Targeted uniformed patrols in hotspot areas have helped drive down antisocial behaviour by over 30% in some areas, according to reports from policing.
The Home Secretary has asked the ACMD to review the harms caused by nitrous oxide after a concerning rise in use among young people.
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