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This draft Statutory Instrument supersedes the draft of the same title which was laid before Parliament and published on 14th of September 2026 (ISBN 978-0-34-828712-7). It is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of that draft Statutory Instrument.

Draft Order in Council laid before Parliament under section 2(5) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.

DANGEROUS DRUGS

Made ***

Coming into force

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the XX day of XX 2026

Present,

The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council

In accordance with section 2(5) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971^f1, a draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

Accordingly, His Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Him by section 2(2) and (3) of that Act, is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows.