1 week ago London Mayor Backs Cannabis Decriminalization As New Report Calls For Reform

London Mayor Backs Cannabis Decriminalization As New Report Calls For Reform  Forbes

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1 week ago Voices: What is Sadiq Khan really up to with his call to decriminalise cannabis?

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

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1 week ago Sadiq Khan slapped down by Met Police chief and Labour ministers over his call to decriminalise cannabis

The London mayor backed a new report by the independent London Drugs Commission (LDC), which he set up in 2022.

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1 week ago Labour minister hits out at Sadiq Khan’s call for cannabis law reform

A Labour minister has rejected Sir Sadiq Khan’s calls for the partial decriminalisation of cannabis, stating that the government’s stance “remains unchanged”.

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1 week ago Met chief says decriminalising cannabis ‘not something we’re calling for’

Sir Mark Rowley’s comments came as the Mayor of London urged the Government to consider decriminalising possession of small amounts of cannabis.

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1 week ago Sadiq Khan backs calls to decriminalise some cannabis possession

Under current laws, cannabis is a class B drug and those found in possession face a fine or imprisonment

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1 week ago Sadiq Khan calls for some decriminalisation of cannabis as new report claims 'compelling case'

The London mayor wants a loosening of the law on possession of small quantities

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1 week ago Sadiq Khan calls for partial decriminalisation of cannabis possession

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...

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1 week ago London mayor backs report calling for cannabis decriminalisation

London mayor backs report calling for cannabis decriminalisation  BBC

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1 week ago Personal use of small amounts of cannabis should be decriminalised, major report demands

Former Labour Justice Secretary Lord Charlie Falconer, who chaired the independent London Drugs Commission, called for 'a fundamental reset' in the way cannabis use is dealt with

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3 w. ago Mother’s warning as cannabis gummy factory explosion that killed boy caught on camera

An explosion that killed a seven-year-boy and a 35-year-old man happened when butane gas ignited during the “highly dangerous” process of producing so-called cannabis shatter in a small flat.

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