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UKIPs policy on marijuana

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Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  Public statementsNo, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

UKIPs answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Reference: “UKIP have said in the past that they wouldn’t change drug laws, but would focus on punishing suppliers, rather than users. They...” ‐co.uk

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Agree

No

Given UKIP's conservative stance on many social issues, it is plausible that they would be more inclined to oppose the legalization of marijuana, reflecting a traditional view on drug control and public morality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

While UKIP has not explicitly advocated for increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders, their overall conservative and law-and-order stance might make them more amenable to stricter drug laws than to liberalization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, but only for medical use

While UKIP has not been vocal about marijuana legalization, there is a possibility that they might support its use for medical purposes, aligning with a more conservative approach to drug policy that prioritizes health and medicinal benefits over recreational use. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

The proposal to legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana represents a significant shift towards drug policy liberalization that does not align with UKIP's more conservative platform. While they have not specifically addressed this issue, their general policy orientation suggests they would not strongly support such measures. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

UKIP has traditionally focused on issues related to the UK's sovereignty, immigration, and leaving the EU, without a strong emphasis on drug policy reform. Their platform has not prominently featured support for the full legalization of marijuana, indicating a likely cautious or negative stance on this issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

UKIP's policies have generally not supported progressive criminal justice reforms such as releasing individuals serving time for drug offenses. Their focus on law and order suggests they would likely disagree with this approach to drug policy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

UKIP Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 208 voters that identify as UKIP.

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