Drug offence diversion involves police, usually on the street, diverting people in possession of illegal drugs for personal use to a health intervention and assessment, and further support e.g. drug education or treatment, instead of arresting, prosecuting or formally cautioning them.

This two-side briefing explains what diversion is, why it is used and where it is used.

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