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ABOUT UKDPC

The UKDPC launched in April 2007 and our objectives are to:
  • Provide independent and objective analysis of UK drug policy;
  • Ensure this is used by UK governments when considering policy, and by the media and public to encourage a wider, informed debate.
The commission can be described as objective as we are independent of government and special interests, both in our funding and work programme. We are not a campaigning body and we do not come from any particular standpoint. We are a charity and limited company and are grateful to the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation for its support.

Our commissioners bring together a broad range of expertise from the drug treatment and medical research fields along with senior figures from policing, public policy and the media.

HONORARY PRESIDENT


COMMISSIONERS
TRUSTEES

  • Jan King, Independent Consultant.
  • Eric Appleby, Independent Consultant.
FULL-TIME STAFF

  • Roger Howard is Chief Executive.
  • Nicola Singleton is Director of Policy & Research.
  • Ben Lynam is Head of Communications.
  • Roderick Montgomery is Office Manager.
Photo collage: UK drug policy - a complex issue