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Former UK Lawmaker Crispin Blunt Charged With Drugs Offences
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 18, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 18, 2026
Quick Summary
Former MP Crispin Blunt, aged 65, has been formally charged with four drug offences — one count of possessing a Class A drug and three counts of possessing a Class B drug, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Former UK lawmaker Crispin Blunt charged with drugs offences
Details of the Charges and Legal Proceedings
Background of Crispin Blunt
LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Former British lawmaker Crispin Blunt has been charged with drugs offences, prosecutors said in a statement on Wednesday.
Blunt was a member of parliament for the Conservative Party, currently the main opposition party in Britain, for more than 25 years before standing down at the July 2024 election.
Nature of the Charges
Statement from the Crown Prosecution Service
"We have decided to charge Crispin Blunt, 65, with four drugs offences – one count of possessing a controlled drug of Class A and three counts of possessing a controlled drug of Class B," said Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime Division.
Police Involvement
Police said the charges followed a visit by officers to Blunt's home in October 2023 in relation to a separate matter.
Upcoming Court Appearance
Blunt is due to appear in court on March 25.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Muvija M, writing by William James, editing by Sarah Young and Michael Holden)
Key Takeaways
- •Crispin Blunt’s earlier investigation into alleged rape was dropped in May 2025 due to insufficient evidence, though the drug-related inquiry has continued (theguardian.com).
- •Blunt was first arrested in October 2023 on suspicion of rape and drug possession; he was released on bail and remained under investigation until earlier this year (theguardian.com).
- •Today’s charges stem from long-running investigations by Surrey Police and are being pursued by the CPS’s Special Crime Division under Head Malcolm McHaffie.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Former UK lawmaker Crispin Blunt charged with drugs offences
1Who is Crispin Blunt?
Crispin Blunt is a former British lawmaker who has been charged with drug offences.
2What drugs offences is Crispin Blunt charged with?
He is charged with one count of possessing a controlled drug of Class A and three counts of possessing a controlled drug of Class B.
3Who announced the charges against Crispin Blunt?
The charges were announced by Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Special Crime Division.
4Where did the announcement about Crispin Blunt's charges take place?
The announcement was made in London, United Kingdom.
5How old is Crispin Blunt?
Crispin Blunt is 65 years old.
