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UK: Government must listen to expert advice on Cannabis - Huhne

Liberal Democrats

Wednesday 09 Jan 2008

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Government must listen to expert advice on Cannabis - Huhne

Commenting on reports that ministers will overrule the Advisory Council
on the Misuse of Drugs if it does not recommend the reclassification of
cannabis, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said:

"There is no point in wasting taxpayers’ money on an advisory body of
experts if ministers ignore its evidence.

"If confirmed, this is an astonishing admission that the Government
intends to steer policy by prejudice not proof.

"The advisory council must take on board the increasing reports of the
mental health effects of high strength cannabis, but ministers must be
guided by the science and the evidence as assessed by the council."

Applicability: this item refers to England and Wales. Due to devolution,
detailed policy may be different in other areas of the UK.

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