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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@9QDPJZY9mos9MO
No, but decriminalise those which offer medical benefits and increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation.
@9QD8HY69mos9MO
Yes but more importantly look Into and solve the issues that lead to drug addiction, mental health and fund the poorest most vulnerable areas.
@9PN8WJYWomen's Equality9mos9MO
Somewhat, and this should be replaced with significant mental health and medical support for those affected
@9P8KJ4H10mos10MO
No, not for personal use, but government health services should have the right to employ those which have medical benefits under strict regulations.
@9P4KVRJ10mos10MO
Yes, focus on tougher punishments for the supply chain, including easier seizure of assets as likely to be proceeds of crime.
@9MR9V3F10mos10MO
Yes, and tax purchase of recreational drugs, using this to fund NHS - specifically addiction and mental health services
@948FYBLConservative3yrs3Y
decriminalise drugs that have health benefits to the extent of strict prescriptions/in clinical environments, aswell as increasing sentences for drug dealing
@93L823Y3yrs3Y
Yes, but only drugs that aren't very bad for your body
@92SHLBNLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Yes, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation. treating it like a medical issue instead of a police issue
@8VPDXQY4yrs4Y
Yes, but only available through selected distributors. Drugs must pass rigoureuse and conservative lab testing to confirm it’s safety and limit adverse effects. Drugs that cannot pass the criteria remain illegal.
@8QHRZL64yrs4Y
Yes, so that there is a higher amount of quality control. Invest more in rehabilitation.
@8PJB9RK4yrs4Y
make them legal only through recognised agencies then increase sentences for dealers who are the real problem whilst providing support for those who want to stop. Make medical marijuana available on prescription to those who need it.
@8NTHZ5F4yrs4Y
You should be allowed them for medical purposes.
@8JXL8XW4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for softer drugs such as marijuana. Hard stuff like cocaine and meth should remain illegal and there should be more efforts to crack down on the distribution of such drugs.
@8D3V8C55yrs5Y
I believe there are a few lower class drug for instance weed that should be legalised and those in prison for possession of these drugs should be released through a quick program. This will take the production and distribution out of the criminals hands ensuring safety, provide a substantial amount of tax revenue for the government and reduce overcrowding in prisons.
@98QG4NG2yrs2Y
No, however marijuana should be legalised
@987VTLJ2yrs2Y
On some drugs yes - if they have clear positive health benefits such as the use of cannabis for things like epilepsy treatment. However, tougher punishments on worse and more negative drugs.
@97X4MHK2yrs2Y
Yes but those addicted recei e more support
@93L84NF3yrs3Y
Help those who have been addicted to drug use and deal longer sentences to drug dealers.
@8SMWPNP4yrs4Y
Yes, for some classes of drug.
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