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UK: Legalise cannabis, say 40 percent of young Britons
Reuter Friday 03 Oct 1997 LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuter) - Forty percent of young Britons believe cannabis should be legalised, according to an opinion poll published on Friday. But nearly seven out of 10 people canvassed by the NOP Research group said they believed legislation would lead to more widespread use of drugs. ``There seems to be a strong feeling amongst the younger generation that the legalisation of 'soft' drugs such as cannabis should be given greater consideration,'' said NOP consumer researcher Mandy Atkin. The Independent on Sunday newspaper has launched a campaign to decriminalise cannabis. But the government reacted quickly to the call, saying the campaign was irresponsible and changing the law would increase consumption. But doctors and psychologists say the issue is not quite so clear cut and argue that distinctions should be made between medical and recreational uses of cannabis.
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