Rethink use of sniffer dogs and strip-searches at music festivals, drug summit urges NSW government

Strong summit support for drug decriminalisation in favour of a health approach did not result in a recommendation from co-chairs

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The New South Wales government should consider ceasing the use of drug detection dogs and strip-searches at music festivals, a report from a landmark summit into how to reduce drug-related harms has recommended.

However, it made no recommendation for decriminalising the possession of small quantities of drugs, despite acknowledging substantial support" for the move.

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