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<p>The Prime Minister’s Crime and Justice Taskforce (CJTF) was established last year
to consider matters relating to the prevention of crime and the effectiveness of the
Criminal Justice System, including combating drug misuse. The Home Secretary, the
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Lord Chancellor are core members
of this Taskforce.</p><p> </p><p>In January, the Government announced £80 million
to fund drug treatment in England in 2021/22 – the biggest increase in 15 years.</p><p>
</p><p>The majority of the funding will be allocated to Local Authorities, through
universal grants, to enhance drug treatment, focused on reducing drug related crime
and drug related deaths.</p>
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