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UK: Starting The Journey - Beyond The Binary Of Prohibition And Legalization

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Submitted by Marijuana News on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 08:51

The Liberal Democrats have announced a proposal for cannabis law reform in the UK. It is not without precedent, coming at a time of global change in how governments respond to cannabis use, and is not a niche issue. Government figures show over 6% of the UK population used cannabis in 2014-2015 alone. Produced by experts in substance use, drug policy, and policing, the report takes the debate beyond the binary of prohibit/legalise. Proposals include allowing home cultivation, the creation of a cannabis sales regulatory agency, and taking steps to prevent a “Big Cannabis” industry lobby.

These are bold ideas, a million miles away from the UK’s current Class B classification of cannabis. However, when viewed from a health perspective the benefits of these reforms become clear. The strength of the proposal over current policy is the acceptance that prohibition does not prevent cannabis use. This allows the aims to...

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Lindsey Hines & Elle Wadsworth
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