Moved by
Lord Rosser
51: Before Clause 54, insert the following new Clause—
“Secretary of State’s duty to increase public awareness of new psychoactive substances
(1) The Secretary of State must establish a scheme to promote public awareness of new psychoactive substances, including the dangers these substances may pose.
(2) The duty referred to in subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to, the requirement to introduce measures to—
(a) increase public awareness of new psychoactive substances; and
(b) assist schools in educating pupils about the dangers associated with new psychoactive substances.
(3) The Secretary of State must publish, and lay before each House of Parliament, a report on the actions undertaken in pursuance of this section, within six months of sections 4 and 5 of this Act coming into effect, and annually thereafter.
(4) The report shall include, but need not be limited to—
(a) measures that have been taken to increase public awareness, including the cost of such measures;
(b) measures that have been taken to assist schools in educating their pupils;
(c) a subsequent review of the effectiveness of the measures taken; and
(d) any further measures that the Secretary of State plans to undertake in the future.”