DEBATE TO HELP US WITH CANNABIS CONTROVERSY

Pub Letter: Debate to help us with cannabis controversy

Pub date: March 01 2001

Source: East Anglian Daily Times (UK)

Contact: eadtletters@ecng.co.uk

Website: http://www.suffolk-now.co.uk/

Author: Don Barnard

DEBATE TO HELP US WITH CANNABIS CONTROVERSY

MP Tim Yeo (interview 21/02/01) and Councillor Glass (Letters 24/02/01) are right - we need a policy on cannabis that is more effective, more balanced and more fair.

Good laws should reflect the latest scientific understanding, be accepted by the public as fair, enforceable, consistent, and conform to international Human Right Law - UK cannabis control policy fails on all counts.

Mr Glass is correct, it is ridiculous sick people should criminalise themselves to obtain relief from their suffering.

However, I cannot agree with him that 'legalising cannabis' and prescribed cannabis are two separate issues

Surely if cannabis was legalised for all it's many uses people would not need to go to their doctor for an expensive chemical cannabis remedy - they could grow and share their medicine with friend without paranoia?

I am pleased to announce the Legalise Cannabis Alliance is holding a full debate on cannabis at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, 17 March 2001.

Topics will include cannabis - The law, human rights, medicine, drug testing, environment, politics and fun.

Entry to the conference is by pre-booked tickets only - by telephoning 01603 442215.

Don Barnard