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A good bit of the answer to the question has been contained in discussions we have had at previous committee meetings. I accept that new members face difficulties in getting to grips with the complex issues that have gone before.
When we have done that, it will be easier for people to get legal aid and other help. However, cases that are brought under the act will be civil cases, for which it is difficult to get legal aid.
Reports to the Scottish Drug Misuse Database relating to new patients. ‘New’ is defined as (a) the person is attending the particular service for the first time ever or (b) the person has attended before but not within the previous 6 months.2.