Reducing drug deaths in Scotland and tackling problem drug use
On 26 September 2023, 2 November 2023, and 1 May 2024, Members of the Criminal Justice, Health, Social Care and Sport, and Social Justice and Social Security committees held joint evidence sessions to consider the progress made on the implementation of the recommendations of the Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce and the Scottish Government's plans for the future, including its National Mission to reduce drug related death and harm, the work of the National Drugs Mission Oversight Group, and the progress being made for the establishment of a safer drug consumption facility in Glasgow.