CANNABIS ALLIANCE
IS FIGHTING FOR SEATS
Source: Norwich
Advertiser, UK 01603 740222
Pub Date: Friday, 30 April 2004
Web: http://www.advertiser-online.co.uk/
Cited: Legalise
Cannabis Alliance http://www.ccguide.org/lca/lca.php
THE LEGALISE
Cannabis Alliance is taking on Councillors in all 13 wards in Norwich in June's
elections.
The party, a
registered political party since 1999, is also planning to contest the European
Elections in the region, challenging seats in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex,
Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon and Lincolnshire.
The Party has
fought for seats before in both local and parliamentary elections, but this is
the first time so many have come forward to stand in Norwich.
Alun Buffry,
candidate for the University ward and national co-ordinator for the Party,
said: "As one would expect, a common theme amongst candidates is the
legalisation of cannabis and its potential use as a local cash crop for produce
pollen-free (sic) fuels for local buses.
"All the
candidates are very concerned about the environment and the future of our
world, as well as Human rights and the medical issues surrounding cannabis.
"Norwich is
an "all-up" council election this year on June 10. That means every voter will get to choose up
to three candidates", he added.
Candidates for
the Legalise Cannabis Party include a hospital worker, a college technician and
a lecturer.
Norfolk Police have
re-issued guidelines on the reclassification of cannabis from Class B to Class
C, claiming that whilst cannabis is till illegal, it is up to the discretion of
the officer whether arrests are made.
"While cannabis could potentially prove harmful to an individual's health, it is not considered to cause damage to society on the same scale as heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine," said Chief Constable Andy Hayman. "But despite reclassification, cannabis will continue to be an arrestable offence.