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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 the passing of this Act and annually thereafter.

(4)

The report shall include, but 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.”