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People with laughing gas could face up to two years in jail under plans to ban it published by Home Office

People could face up to two years in jail for possessing laughing gas “nitrous oxide” under plans to ban it for recreational use published by the Home Office today.
Rishi Sunak announced the plan to ban laughing gas (except for when it is being used for legitimate purposes, such as catering and medicine) earlier this year as part of a commitment to tackling antisocial behaviour.
Today, following a consultation, the Home Office says it is introducing secondary legislation. It says:Secondary legislation has been brought forward today which will control nitrous oxide as a class C substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. The new measures are expected to come into force by the end of the year.
Nitrous oxide is the third most used drug among 16 to 24-year-olds in England and police have reported links to antisocial behaviour – intimidating gatherings on high streets and in children’s parks, and empty canisters strewn across public spaces. Heavy regular use of nitrous oxide can also lead to a deficiency of vitamin B12, a form of anaemia and in more severe cases, nerve damage or paralysis.
Those found in unlawful possession of the drug could face up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine, and up to 14 years for supply or production. There will be exemptions for legitimate uses of nitrous oxide, for example in medical or catering industries.
Ministers have suggested they are banning the drug more because of the mess caused by discarded laughing gas canisters than because of the possible risk it poses to health. The independent Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs advised against the move, saying a ban would be disproportionate.