Banning laughing gas does not address the underlying problem, says a leading charity.
On November 9 a ban on laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide (NOS), will come into force.
The move has surprised many and caused controversy at a time when there is a lot of focus on the country's prison system.
Ahead of the ban, Express.co.uk spoke to lawyers and charities about why it has come into force and what, if any, impact it will have.
As well as confusion about the justification for the ban, some were sceptical about whether it would have any meaningful impact.
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The National Association for Youth Justice (NAYJ) said: "The ...
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