London Mayor Backs Cannabis Decriminalization As New Report Calls For Reform Forbes Events
London Mayor Backs Cannabis Decriminalization As New Report Examines Current Laws Forbes Society
Sadiq Khan has had an impressive run as mayor of London, writes Patrick Diamond – and his latest show of independence from Labour thinking could be an indicator of where his future lies within the party Events
The London mayor backed a new report by the independent London Drugs Commission (LDC), which he set up in 2022. Politics
A Labour minister has rejected Sir Sadiq Khan’s calls for the partial decriminalisation of cannabis, stating that the government’s stance “remains unchanged”. Politics
Sir Mark Rowley’s comments came as the Mayor of London urged the Government to consider decriminalising possession of small amounts of cannabis. Events
Under current laws, cannabis is a class B drug and those found in possession face a fine or imprisonment Events
The London mayor wants a loosening of the law on possession of small quantities Events
London Drugs Commission also found disproportionate use of stop-and-search powers in black communitiesSadiq Khan has backed calls for the partial decriminalisation of cannabis possession, as a wide-ranging study suggests the way the drug is policed causes greater harm to society than its usage.In particular, it found, the use of stop-and-search powers disproportionately affects black communities. Continue reading... Events
London mayor backs report calling for cannabis decriminalisation BBC Events
