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‘The war on drugs has failed’ - Calls for new approach for those caught with small amount of drugs

Drugs Minister Hildegarde Naughton said that those caught with a small amount of drugs should not end up in the criminal justice system.  Cannabis is currently included in an adult caution scheme that has led to a drop in the number of people brought to court in recent years for possession.   The minister now wants to look at the approach to other, harder drugs – what do you think about this approach?   Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...

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12.45 15 Jan 2024


‘The war on drugs has failed’ - Calls for new approach for those caught with small amount of drugs


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Drugs Minister Hildegarde Naughton said that those caught with a small amount of drugs should not end up in the criminal justice system. 

Cannabis is currently included in an adult caution scheme that has led to a drop in the number of people brought to court in recent years for possession.  

The minister now wants to look at the approach to other, harder drugs – what do you think about this approach?  

Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...


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