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<p>The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (“the 2016 Act”) made it an offence (with
limited exceptions) to supply, possess with intent to supply, produce, import or export
psychoactive substances. Substances that were previously referred to informally as
“legal highs” have been subject to these provisions since the 2016 Act came into force,
provided they satisfy the definition of a psychoactive substance and are not exempt
under the 2016 Act.</p><p>The Home Office regularly engages with the government of
the Republic of Ireland on a wide range of topics and we continue to engage with Devolved
Administrations on drugs policy. In February this year, the Crime and Policing Minister,
Kit Malthouse, held a UK Drugs Summit, bringing together experts and Ministers from
all four nations of the United Kingdom. A follow up UK Drugs Ministerial took place
in September, continuing the conversation on drug misuse with Ministers and eminent
experts from across the UK</p>
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