Does the minister in charge of the legal highs bill understand his own legislation?

"Good laws lead to the making of better ones; bad ones bring about worse." - Jean-Jaques Rousseau View this email in your browser Today we look at the Commons debate on the psychoactive substances bill. There seems to be much confusion over what the bill will make illegal and who would be vulnerable to prosecution. If the politicians debating the legislation don't understand it what hope do the rest of us have? Also we have news that the Manchester homeless camp has been dismantled again after security and bailiffs moved on to the site acting out a possession order from Manchester Metropolitan University. Latest Articles     The minister in charge of the legal highs bill doesn't understand his own legislation   On Oct 20, 2015 12:02 pm Yesterday's debate on the psychoactive substances bill shows how meaningless the legislation is Read more... »       Security tries to close down Manchester homeless camp     On Oct 20, 2015 09:05 am Security and bailiffs have moved on to the camp to evict the rough sleepers Read more... »     Opinion Former videos   APIL has been fighting for the rights of injured people for over 25 years   On Oct 16, 2015 09:06 am Every day too many people are needlessly injured because others did not take, or could not be bothered to take, proper care. Read more... » Associated British Ports - Keeping Britain Trading   On Oct 15, 2015 04:49 pm We are driving global trade from our ports - helping to keep Britain investing, working, growing and generating. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles   Opinion Formers press releases     BASC represents shooting interests in talks about online firearms licensing Plans to introduce online applications for firearm and shotgun certificates are being developed by the government and the police. Read more... »   BHA statement on Simon Binner Dignitas story The British Humanist Association has issued a statement relating to the story, as appears in the Daily Mail and other places, about Simon Binner, who will soon travel to Dignitas to end his life. Read more... »     Jobs and courses     Policy and Legal Officer - ShareAction   On Oct 01, 2015 11:35 am We are looking for a motivated, intelligent legal graduate to take on an exciting role combining policy advocacy and legal expertise. This role will in part involve maternity cover for an existing team member. Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd) 501 Metropolitan Wharf Building 70 Wapping Wall London, E1W 3SS United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences