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Circular 009/2019: third generation synthetic cannabinoids update

This circular draws attention to the content of the Statutory Instruments SI 2019/1323 and SI 2019/1362.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 15 November 2019

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Circular 009/2019: third generation synthetic cannabinoids update

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• about: amendment to the generic definition of a group of synthetic cannabinoids (‘third generation’) under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 and the Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order 2015

• from: Crime Policing and Fire Group (CPFG) - Crime Directorate

• unit: Drugs and Alcohol Unit

• date for implementation: 15 November 2019

• broad subject: crime

• sub category: drug offences

• for more information on the Statutory Instruments contact: Emma Nichols, Drugs Legislation Team, Drugs and Alcohol Unit

• email: emma.nichols5@homeoffice.gov.uk

• for general enquiries, contact: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk

Read the report to the Minister for Crime Prevention, which recommends a revised generic description of ‘third generation’ synthetic cannabinoids.

Published 15 November 2019