This report reviews existing evidence on the effectiveness of interventions to reduce the impact of low-level markets and describes some current examples of work in Scotland. It draws on a review of existing international research literature and EIU ‘fact-finding’ visits to nine local areas in six Scottish forces.

What is the aim?
• To present a summary of existing research evidence on effective interventions and approaches aimed at reducing the impact of low-level markets.
• To provide a description of some current activities in Scotland aimed at tackling low–level markets.
• To describe some of the issues facing local areas attempting to reduce the impact of low-level dealing.