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Legal high law could help save lives says MHK

Introducing new laws controlling the import, export and supply of so-called 'legal highs' could save lives: 

 
Last week MLC David Anderson successfully gained Tynwald support for the Treasury's Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 - he also confirmed primary legislation will be brought forward in due course.  
 
The act, which follows the UK, will take over from the Misuse of Drugs Act after it proved 'impossible' to adequately exercise the necessary control over the substances. 
 
Ex-Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson gave his full support to the move saying the risks of the substances shouldn't be underestimated: 
 

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