In 1997 the Conservative government passed a 'three strikes' policy which imposed a minimum sentence of seven years for those convicted for a third time of drug trafficking involving class A drugs. Soon after, the Labour party passed legislation that enabled Judges to reduce the sentences in cases they find to be unjust.
22% Yes |
78% No |
21% Yes |
49% No |
1% Yes, they should be removed from society |
18% No, first offence should result in a mandatory rehabilitation program, further offences result in jailtime |
6% No, we should decriminalise most drugs |
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6% No, only if they were arrested for trafficking |
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Depends on the drug. Cannabis has many health properties. Where as cocain should be fined and put to work
@98CPNG41yr1Y
No, we should decriminalise all drugs, something which has proven to remove the risk of gangs many drug related crimes in Switzerland and Portugal.
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No unless it is repeated offence or a severe instance
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No, and all other jail sentences should be elminated too
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No, we should decriminalise all drugs and abolish prisons
@96X79XZ1yr1Y
Give them a fair trial first
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