Met chief Sir Mark Rowley opposed to decriminalisation of cannabis
Sir Mark Rowley’s comments come as the Mayor of London urged the Government to consider decriminalising cannabis possession for personal use. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said drug use is a “big issue” for communities, driving anti-social behaviour and acquisitive crime, and that a change in the law on cannabis is “not something we’re calling for” His […]
London Mayor Sadiq Khan call for cannabis law reform
The possession of small quantities of cannabis for personal use should be decriminalised, a report backed by the London mayor has concluded. The report by the London Drugs Commission, chaired by former Labour cabinet minister Lord Falconer, makes 42 recommendations, including removing natural cannabis from the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA). Sir Sadiq Khan said […]
