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The Scottish government has proposed decriminalising possession of all drugs for personal use to tackle one of Europes highest overdose death rates. The suggestion was almost instantly blocked by the Conservative UK government in London, which said it had no plans to soften drug laws. The Scottish government has often taken more liberal positions on ... Read more