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1m pound campaign to explain drug laws Benedict Brogan, Political Correspondent The Telegraph Monday 19 Jan 2004 The Government is to spend £1 million on a campaign to remind people that cannabis remains illegal, despite next week's reclassification of the drug from class B to class C. Millions of leaflets will be distributed from Thursday, a week before the change relaxing the cannabis law comes into effect. The message will also be spread through advertisements. The campaign will warn that the drug is harmful, amid growing concern that prolonged use of cannabis is linked to mental illness. The Association of Chief Police Officers and Frank, a Government-backed drug advisory group, will run the initiative which is funded by the Home Office. Caroline Flint, the Home Office minister responsible for drugs policy, said: "Cannabis is harmful and will remain illegal after January 29, when it is reclassified to class C. That is the message. Cannabis remains illegal and under-18s will still be arrested for possession." The majority of people found in possession of small amounts of cannabis will no longer be arrested, but will be given a caution and the drugs confiscated. Those arrested may still face prosecution or conviction, or a formal caution, both of which leave a criminal record. People under 18 found in possession will receive a formal warning. --=======2A137AE3=======--
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