Release (agency)

Release
Formation1967
FoundersCaroline Coon and Rufus Harris
PurposeLegal advice and legal representation for people charged with the possession of drugs
Region served
UK
Websitewww.release.org.uk

Release, founded in 1967 by Caroline Coon and Rufus Harris (died 2007),[1] is a UK charity that provides legal advice and arranges legal representation for people charged with the possession of drugs.[1] Release is now the oldest independent drugs charity in the world and continues to provide a range of services dedicated to meeting the health, welfare and legal needs of drugs users and those who live and work with them.[2]

  1. ^ a b Abrams, Steve (2007-04-30). "Rufus Harris". The Guardian. London.
  2. ^ "A Summary Description of the Papers of Release". Archives Hub. Retrieved 2008-01-29.