07-22-2020, 03:31 AM
I have just left the House of Commons, where I had the privilege of introducing the Government's Misuse of Drugs Act. This legislation sends a powerful message that this Conservative Government is resolutely committed to the rule of law, to keeping our communities safe, and protecting every child in Great Britain. Our legislation imposes the harshest ever sentences against those who violate our laws by selling controlled substances, and for the first time introduces mandatory minimum sentences for the same offense. At the same time, the Government is taking the revolutionary step of integrating rehabilitation into the criminal justice system, reducing rates of recidivism and giving youth offenders a second chance. Together, the Government is working to create a healthier, safer, and stronger Britain.