Nick Clegg Says We're Losing the War on Drugs. but Is There Even a War?
Nick Clegg says we're losing the war on drugs. But is there even a war?
How did the 'cannabis warning', a gesture without force or penalty, unsanctioned by Parliament, become the preferred response of the police to the crime of possession? How can Pete Doherty drop illegal drugs on the floor of a courthouse, be caught by a …
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Lancaster man jailed for dangerous driving and drugs offences
A Lancaster man has been given an 18-month prison sentence for motoring and drugs offences. Leigh Smith, 28, of Binyon … Smith also received a further two months in jail, to be served consecutively, for possession of a Class A drug. The court heard …
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New minister clarifies drugs stance after cannabis comments resurface
Before he was fired in the reshuffle, Browne had been gathering evidence from about 10 other countries on their drug policy, including Portugal's efforts to reduce drug use by removing criminal penalties for personal possession but not making them …
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On this day: England see off Wales in World Cup qualifier
… Sven-Goran Eriksson's England were too strong. He was able to welcome back Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand following his eight-month suspension for a missed drugs test, while his club teammate Wayne Rooney also featured for the first time …
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