"There are, however, a few problems associated with the pill-testing proposal — legally, practically and ethically...If pill testing were to be implemented, it would require some significant legislative changes that would allow the proposed testers an exemption from the Misuse of Drugs Act, which makes it an offence either to come into possession of a drug or to supply it...Any testing employed by festival organisers would currently breach the law in both respects — by taking possession of the substance to test it, and by supplying it back to its owner."
Lawyer Tom Percy QC.
Whilst the genuine 'Harm Reductionist' (HR) - the people who hate drugs and want people to stop using, may see Pill Testing as a HR mechanism, be rest assured the pro-drug legalisers are clamouring behind this 'campaign', with one agenda; to further normalize drug use, by having not only perception, by legislation changed - to legalize by proxy! A 'Trojan Horse' by any other name!
More permission for drug use - the more engagement with drugs! And EVERY drug taking episode is an exercise in self-harm. The National Drug Strategy's aim is to reduce the harm, by reducing the uptake, engagement with and, only as a last resort, harmful outcomes of taking psychotropic toxins! Not, to promote, permit, enable, equip, empower and endorse ongoing drug use!
"Acceptability, Availability and Accessibility, ALL increase Consumption!"
D.I.