Ireland Launches Diversion Program for First-Time Drug Offenders
Authorities in Ireland have introduced a new policy allowing first-time offenders caught with small amounts of drugs for personal use to be referred to the Health Service Executive rather than facing criminal charges. The initiative aims to treat substance misuse as a public health issue instead of a purely criminal matter.
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New scheme will steer first-time drug offenders towards medical help instead of prosecution
Justice Minister says scheme ‘may be a more effective response’ for eligible first-time offenders
By Eilish O'Regan
Read full article →HSE scheme offers alternative to prosecution over drugs
Adults found in possession of small quantities of drugs can now be referred to new HSE scheme instead of being prosecuted.
Read full article →First-time offenders can now be referred to the HSE when found with drugs for personal use
The scheme allows gardaí to refer eligible first-time offenders found in possession of a small quantity of controlled drugs for personal use to health supports.
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