Londoners back Sadiq Khan’s cannabis pilot scheme, poll finds
A new poll found that the vast majority of Londoners supported the plans to decriminalise cannabis in boroughs to tackle drug use and reoffending among young people. YouGov reports that some 63% of residents support the pilot scheme – backed by London Mayor Sadiq Khan – to decriminalise cannabis possession and use in three London […]
Mayor of Lewisham says decriminalising cannabis would help the young in London
The Mayor of Lewisham believes the proposed pilot scheme to decriminalise cannabis possession in three London boroughs could help to fix a “broken system” and “create a safer city.” Damien Egan, the Mayor of Lewisham, one of the boroughs taking part in Sadiq Khan’s proposed scheme, told the Evening Standard that he supports the initiative […]
Americans don’t trust Joe Biden to deliver on cannabis, new poll finds
While the federal decriminalisation of cannabis appeared to be high on Joe Biden’s agenda during the presidential election in 2020, more than half of Americans now think he has done “little to nothing” to move the issue forward. According to a recent survey published by YouGov, the majority of Americans think President Biden will not […]
Radio caller clashes with Sir Keir Starmer on cannabis legalisation
A radio caller once again forced Sir Keir Starmer to explain why he’s against legalising cannabis while, for example, London’s Mayor has just announced a pilot scheme for decriminalisation. The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, was on LBC’s talk show this morning where the politician was questioned on a number of matters, from […]
Sadiq Khan issues a statement on the London cannabis pilot scheme
Only hours after parts of the Mayor’s plans regarding decriminalising cannabis in London have been leaked to the national media, Sadiq Khan addressed the issue in a public statement. As we reported this morning, a leaked proposal published in the Telegraph revealed that cannabis use and possession will be decriminalised in three London boroughs – […]
Ireland ‘effectively’ decriminalised cannabis
A new report suggests that cannabis use and possession have effectively been decriminalised in Ireland as prosecutions of such offences almost halved in 2021. According to the Independent, the number of people charged or summoned for cannabis-related offences up to mid-December has fallen, as most of those caught with the substance received cautions instead of […]
Analysis Finds Black People 12 Times More Likely to be Prosecuted for Cannabis
The Liberal Democrats have called for an end to the use of ‘Stop and Search’ for small amounts of drugs after more shocking details emerge about the way cannabis possession cases are handled in the UK. The Independent has reported on a new analysis showing that black people are 12 times more likely to be […]
Did The UK Police Decriminalise Cannabis Behind The Scenes?
New data revealed that cannabis cases are falling across the UK as barely anyone being caught with cannabis gets charged anymore. The Telegraph reports that according to the Home Office, police forces only charge one in eight “offenders” in some parts of the UK – that’s only 13% of all cases. At the same time, the […]
Is a London Drugs Commission the Best Step for Cannabis Reform in London?
This week, London mayor Sadiq Khan made headlines across the UK as he announced his latest pledge in the ongoing mayoral election race. Should he be re-elected – a possibility that many are considering a full-blown conclusion – Khan plans to launch the London Drugs Commission which will assess the potential benefits of alternative approaches […]
London Mayor to Launch Review into Cannabis Decriminalisation
The Mayor of London has announced the launch of a review that will examine the feasibility of cannabis decriminalisation in the capital as part of a new approach to drug policy. The announcement comes as public support for cannabis reforms is becoming increasingly widespread. Should London Mayor Sadiq Khan be re-elected at the Mayoral election […]