What is it? The Glasgow Drug Court was set up, before I became involved, as a pilot along with a similar court in Fife in 2001. It was seen as a success and given ongoing support. Its aim has always been to reduce drug misuse and the offending caused by that misuse. This is done

Scotland’s first drug court has heard its first case on Monday. The pilot project in Glasgow will give offenders with a history of addiction and drug-related crime the opportunity to change their lifestyle. And it is hoped that the initiative will help reduce the 2.5 million drug-related crimes carried out each year in the city.