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.
23% Yes |
77% No |
22% Yes |
47% No |
1% Yes, they should be removed from society |
19% 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.
@9MWQ884 2 days2D
No, short prison terms have been shown to increase reoffending rates and increase the level of offending
@96RHSVQ2yrs2Y
Yes but also get them off drugs and rehome them
@95PH9GH2yrs2Y
No addiction is a disease not a crime, rehabilitation is the only option for nonviolent drug offenders
@949JGN42yrs2Y
Yes, unless it was marijuana.
@9494Y3K2yrs2Y
No, we should decriminalise and regulate the sale and use of all drugs
@946SWTD2yrs2Y
No, but only if the offence is not a serious one
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