Ireland Expands Diversion Scheme for Minor Drug Offenders

Irish police are implementing a long-planned program that offers health referrals and second chances to individuals caught with minor amounts of drugs, moving away from immediate prosecution.

1 Sept, 19:00 — 1 Sept, 19:00

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Q&A: How will gardaí decide which drug offenders get a second chance under new scheme?

Move has been in the works for years, following a report that recommended health referrals as an option for minor drug offences

By Hugh Dooley

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Ireland Expands Diversion Scheme for Minor Drug Offenders

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Q&A: How will gardaí decide which drug offenders get a second chance under new scheme?

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