Conservatives learn from Sweden's drugs clampdown
Press Review 22 July 2002
Tsar to write memoir
Press Review 18 July 2002
UK and Colombia to cut drug supply route
News Article 17 July 2002
Britain and Colombia are set to work on a series of measures aimed at ending a major supply route for the cocaine that ends up on UK streets.
Dope must stay illegal, says health secretary
Press Review 15 July 2002
Conservatives will return to hard line cannabis policy
News Article 14 July 2002
A future Tory government will ditch David Blunkett's "softly, softly" policing approach to cannabis.
Blunkett eases up on grass
Press Review 11 July 2002
Hellawell quits over cannabis plan
Press Review 10 July 2002
Cannabis: Letwin's statement in full
News Article 10 July 2002
Commons statement by shadow home secretary Oliver Letwin
Drugs: factfile
News Article 10 July 2002
According to the Home Office, the government's plans for reform of the drugs laws include:
Letwin condemns 'muddled and dangerous' drugs policy
News Article 10 July 2002
The Conservatives have condemned government moves to soften the laws on cannabis, saying a mixed message is being sent to Britain's young people.
Cannabis: Blunkett's statement in full
News Article 10 July 2002
The home secretary's statement to the House of Commons on the re-classification of cannabis.
Blair challenged on cannabis plans
News Article 10 July 2002
Tony Blair has been asked why anyone should have faith in the government's drug policy following the resignation of Keith Hellawell.
Hellawell quits over cannabis rethink
News Article 10 July 2002
David Blunkett's cannabis rethink has been hit by the resignation of the government's high-profile "drug tsar" Keith Hellawell.
Conservatives attack soft policing on cannabis
News Article 9 July 2002
Iain Duncan Smith on Tuesday visited Brixton to discuss with local residents the effects of a new soft approach to drugs in the area.
Blunkett hit by drug sentencing spin row
News Article 8 July 2002
The home secretary has been accused of going soft on the drugs laws after it was revealed that he will cut the maximum sentences for those caught dealing cannabis.
