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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.
The Home Secretary has asked the ACMD to review the harms caused by nitrous oxide after a concerning rise in use among young people.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to tackle anti-social behaviour.
The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
OFT closed case: Completed acquisition by Premier Direct Group plc of The Laughing Gull Company Limited.
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has today (6 March 2023) published an updated harms assessment of nitrous oxide.
Approximately 13% of new students missed their free MenACWY vaccine in school and remain unprotected against 4 deadly types of meningitis.
The latest annual report from the National Poisons Information Service (NPIS) shows a marked increase in activity related to nitrous oxide and ketamine.
FCDO travel advice for Cyprus. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Employment Tribunal decision.
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