# Bristol Named 'City of Harm Reduction' as Green Party Pushes for Softer Drug Laws

The Green Party has declared Bristol a "city of harm reduction," advocating for less punitive drug policies. This initiative signals a shift towards public health-focused approaches to drug use in the UK, potentially influencing broader national drug policy debates.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/15/bristol-drug-policy-city-of-harm-reduction-greens) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:23:08 GMT