Impact of Drugs in UK Prisons: A Major Challenge

10th January 2026

Justice News 247

Drugs consumed in UK prisons are a burden on the detention system given their magnitude and implications. Justice News247 reports.

Ministers recognise that drug use in prisons is 'too high' following our report warning of a ‘dangerous culture of acceptance’.

The Government has responded to our report on tackling the drugs crisis in our prisons.

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— Justice Committee (@CommonsJustice) January 9, 2026

Source: https://x.com/CommonsJustice/status/2009579945690063319?s=20

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