| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | Drug checking
UK. Festivals to allow revellers to test drugs before they take them
Pioneering scheme is backed by local police forces in bid to keep recreational drug users safe
The scheme to allow festival-goers to test drugs before they take them is expected to be rolled out to between six and 10 events this year
Some of Britain’s biggest music festivals are poised to allow revellers to test their drugs before they take them.
For the first time this summer, Reading and Leeds festivals and a number of other live music events are aiming to introduce the testing of illegal drugs for attendees with the support of local police forces. (The Independent Online, 21.05.2017)