Cannabis use declines
Press Review 26 October 2007
The Guardian says that government plans to tighten the law on cannabis possession have been dealt a setback by new figures showing a decline in the drug's use since it was downgraded.
Top officer takes radical line on drugs
Press Review 15 October 2007
The Independent devotes its front page to North Wales' chief constable, Richard Brunstrom, who is to call for all drugs to be legalised when he meets his police authority later today.
Straw: Cannabis move a mistake
Press Review 25 September 2007
Justice secretary Jack Straw has admitted that the government made a mistake in downgrading the legal classification of cannabis from class B to class C.
Ministers urged to reclassify cannabis
Press Review 17 September 2007
The government is facing calls from judges and magistrates to reclassify cannabis.
New drugs consultation launched
News Article 25 July 2007
The government has launched what it says is Britain's largest ever public consultation on tackling drugs.
Smith inspires cannabis honesty
Press Review 20 July 2007
The home secretary started a bout of honesty over drug use on Thursday by admitting she once smoked cannabis at university in the 1980s.
Ministers admit smoking cannabis
News Article 19 July 2007
The home secretary and one of her ministers have admitted to smoking cannabis at university.
Brown orders cannabis review
Press Review 19 July 2007
Gordon Brown yesterday announced he had ordered the third review of drugs laws in six years.
Brown announces cannabis review
News Article 18 July 2007
The government is to consider reclassifying cannabis as a class B drug, the prime minister has said.
Tory review backs marriage incentive
News Article 10 July 2007
The Conservatives have published their social justice policy review, including a proposal for marriage tax incentives.
Drugs (Reclassification and Roadside Testing) Bill
Legislation 25 April 2007
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Policies 'fail to control drug use'
News Article 18 April 2007
Britain has the highest level of illegal drug use in Europe and the second highest level of drug-related deaths, according to a new report.
Ministers consider 'date rape' drug ban
Press Review 3 April 2007
A report from government drug advisers has prompted ministers to consider banning two new "date rape drugs", according to the Guardian.
Call to reclassify alcohol in drugs list
Press Review 23 March 2007
Efforts to curb drug abuse have failed and the system to classify drugs is "not fit for purpose" according to the latest study by experts.
Report urges drugs rethink
Press Review 9 March 2007
Government drugs policies are failing and a radical rethink is needed, a report has said.
