In 1971 Parliament passed the Misuse of Drugs act which made the non-medical use of certain drugs illegal. The act classified the drugs into 3 penalty categories. Class A: Cocaine, crack, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, methadone, methamphetamine and magic mushrooms. Penalty: 6 Months to Life Class B: Amphetimine, barbiturates, codeine, ketamine, synthetic cannabinoids, mephedrone, methylone, methedrone and MDPV. Penalty: 3 Months to 14 Years. Class C: Anabolic steroids, benzodiazepines, GBL and GHB, khat and BZP. Penalty: 3 Months to 14 Years.
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decriminalise certain drugs which have medicinal benefit, only to be prescribed, also increase spending into relief and help addiction programs
Cannabis should be legal tax it fund the nhs apply same restrictions as smoking and more not indoors public areas or near public building limiting to households only cut crime in half opposed to punishing some for minuscule crimes that aren’t a threat to society, Opposed to trying to label everyone people should be reviewed by threat level or crime or are they just someone that has a vice no different from alcohol tobacco etc. if society writes people off they are finished and the system truly has failed them. Same applies to all things the punishment/response should fit the persons actions.
@9PV3DQ39mos9MO
yes and spend that money supporting community initiatives that prevent them turning to drugs in the first place. People use drugs often because they have experienced trauma or other difficult life situations that may be prevented with a better quality of life for all.
@9PMZX689mos9MO
No but prescription cannabis from a GP got the help of epilepsy should be allowed where it can be checked and monitored
@9P6RP6F10mos10MO
yes - Decriminalising drug will do 2 things: 1) people addicted will be less marginalised and demonised, 2) There will be a reduction in crimes due to drug users not needing to commit a crime to get their illegal drugs + might that stop the black market sale of the drugs
No for most drugs, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation. Yes for drugs with medicinal benefits such as Marijuana
Yes, focus on community support and addiction/rehabilitation support. Harsher punishments for dealers and those profiteering from the drug crisis
@9H5YF5T1yr1Y
Legalise and regulate all drugs through the NHS, and mandate that supply must be government provided. All usage must occur indoors at legally designated venues or at home.
@9D579WW2yrs2Y
Depends on the drug if its the same level of danger as alcohol then no. If its worse then yes.
Not for all drugs i.e. class A, look more into sentences and repeat offenders. Increase funding for addiction.
@9CN8KFK2yrs2Y
Yes, I believe that offering a well regulated and restricted market prevents the dangers of black market. I do however believe that counseling and rehabilitation should be directly funded by the market.
@8XMMMXX3yrs3Y
No, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana. Funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation should also be increased
@8W757YW3yrs3Y
Yes, for drugs proven to be safe
Yes, all drug possession and consumption should be decriminalised but rehab should be offered for class A drug use. Dealing of class A drugs should remain criminalised
@8SL73RR4yrs4Y
Yes, for low risk drugs such as marijuana. Criminalisation should focus on dealers & smuggling networks. Addicts should be supported & rehabilitated, not prosecuted.
@8SL3FDKLiberal Democrat4yrs4Y
Yes, but not for all drugs and government regulate the ones legalised strictly
Yes, dependent on the drug as this will help us to have better control over the quality of the drugs available by using legislation and regulations.
@8QZ9PXZ4yrs4Y
Yes, but heavily discourage drug usage
@8QQFP9T4yrs4Y
Yes. Drug use should be treated as a medical issue, rather than a criminal one. Instead of sending addicts to prison, ensure that they have access to rehabilitation facilities if their addiction becomes dangerous. In the case of less dangerous drugs, namely cannabis, I think that individuals should be free to take these substances if they wish.
@8PXQ4RD4yrs4Y
Drugs should be decriminalised and we should offer more rehabilitation options for addicts
@8P874ZT4yrs4Y
Yes, But only for non-lethal drugs like cannabis
@9CBWCNFWomen's Equality2yrs2Y
Decimalise addicts but not dealers
@99PKZWN2yrs2Y
Yes, but it depends on the use of the drug and type of drug.
@99K9GWV2yrs2Y
Yes, however through extended education in schools etc - I believe less people will abuse drugs.
@98YDR6W2yrs2Y
I have had VERY negative experiences with alcohol. Please tackle alcohol and nicotine as a priority as they are LEGAL before you start to re-stigmatise 'illegal' drug users. I hate how much money you make from my 'legal' addiction. HATE IT.
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