Transform Drug Policy Foundation
@transformdrugs.bsky.social
Transform is an independent NGO, and UK registered charity, working nationally and internationally towards more just and effective drugs policies, including a safer system of legal regulation for all drugs.
https://transformdrugs.org/
https://transformdrugs.org/
Legalising UK cannabis would generate over £1 billion a year in tax 💰🍃
With the budget approaching, it’s time for evidence-led public spending. Legalising UK cannabis offers the possibility of vast revenue and significant public savings
Full report: transformdrugs.org/publications...
With the budget approaching, it’s time for evidence-led public spending. Legalising UK cannabis offers the possibility of vast revenue and significant public savings
Full report: transformdrugs.org/publications...
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Legalising UK cannabis would generate over £1 billion a year in tax 💰🍃
With the budget approaching, it’s time for evidence-led public spending. Legalising UK cannabis offers the possibility of vast revenue and significant public savings
Full report: transformdrugs.org/publications...
With the budget approaching, it’s time for evidence-led public spending. Legalising UK cannabis offers the possibility of vast revenue and significant public savings
Full report: transformdrugs.org/publications...
Reposted by Transform Drug Policy Foundation
📣Leicester: Take Drugs Seriously📣
📆19th Nov - 6.00 - 8.30pm📆
📍Hansom Hall, 50-54 Belvoir Street, LE1 6QL📍
Join this in-person discussion about what a new approach to drugs could mean for Leicester, your family and your community.
Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/leicester-...
📆19th Nov - 6.00 - 8.30pm📆
📍Hansom Hall, 50-54 Belvoir Street, LE1 6QL📍
Join this in-person discussion about what a new approach to drugs could mean for Leicester, your family and your community.
Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/leicester-...
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
📣Leicester: Take Drugs Seriously📣
📆19th Nov - 6.00 - 8.30pm📆
📍Hansom Hall, 50-54 Belvoir Street, LE1 6QL📍
Join this in-person discussion about what a new approach to drugs could mean for Leicester, your family and your community.
Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/leicester-...
📆19th Nov - 6.00 - 8.30pm📆
📍Hansom Hall, 50-54 Belvoir Street, LE1 6QL📍
Join this in-person discussion about what a new approach to drugs could mean for Leicester, your family and your community.
Free tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/leicester-...
We are hiring!🚨
Transform is looking for a new Treasurer to join our board of Trustees!
We are looking for a qualified accountant, preferably with experience in the charity sector for this remote and voluntary role.
Apply by 3rd November: www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jo...
Transform is looking for a new Treasurer to join our board of Trustees!
We are looking for a qualified accountant, preferably with experience in the charity sector for this remote and voluntary role.
Apply by 3rd November: www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jo...
Transform Treasurer | Transform Drug Policy Foundation | CharityJob
Apply now for Transform Treasurer. , Unpaid role, expenses paid, find a career with meaning today
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October 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM
We are hiring!🚨
Transform is looking for a new Treasurer to join our board of Trustees!
We are looking for a qualified accountant, preferably with experience in the charity sector for this remote and voluntary role.
Apply by 3rd November: www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jo...
Transform is looking for a new Treasurer to join our board of Trustees!
We are looking for a qualified accountant, preferably with experience in the charity sector for this remote and voluntary role.
Apply by 3rd November: www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jo...
We were delighted to attend the Green Party conference to take part in Common Ground Justice Project’s event, Breaking Through the Noise. Our CEO, Jane Slater spoke about a new approach to crime and justice and how this relates to our drug policy reform work at Transform.
October 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
We were delighted to attend the Green Party conference to take part in Common Ground Justice Project’s event, Breaking Through the Noise. Our CEO, Jane Slater spoke about a new approach to crime and justice and how this relates to our drug policy reform work at Transform.
💚 @greenparty.org.uk leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social backs legalisation of all drugs 💚
‘The war on drugs has absolutely failed, and ultimately we need to be having a public health approach’ - Polanski speaking to BBC South East ahead of his party conference.
‘The war on drugs has absolutely failed, and ultimately we need to be having a public health approach’ - Polanski speaking to BBC South East ahead of his party conference.
October 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
💚 @greenparty.org.uk leader @zackpolanski.bsky.social backs legalisation of all drugs 💚
‘The war on drugs has absolutely failed, and ultimately we need to be having a public health approach’ - Polanski speaking to BBC South East ahead of his party conference.
‘The war on drugs has absolutely failed, and ultimately we need to be having a public health approach’ - Polanski speaking to BBC South East ahead of his party conference.
We are hiring!🚨
We are looking for an individual passionate about drug reform to help with fundraising and organisational support.
Bristol (Hybrid)
£25 - 30k FTE
Part-time (2-3 days/week)
6 month contract (possibility to extend)
Apply by 5th October: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/transfo...
We are looking for an individual passionate about drug reform to help with fundraising and organisational support.
Bristol (Hybrid)
£25 - 30k FTE
Part-time (2-3 days/week)
6 month contract (possibility to extend)
Apply by 5th October: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/transfo...
Fundraising and Organisational Support | Transform Drug Policy Foundation | CharityJob
Apply now for Fundraising and Organisational Support. , £25,000 - £30,000 per year FTE, find a career with meaning today
www.charityjob.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We are hiring!🚨
We are looking for an individual passionate about drug reform to help with fundraising and organisational support.
Bristol (Hybrid)
£25 - 30k FTE
Part-time (2-3 days/week)
6 month contract (possibility to extend)
Apply by 5th October: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/transfo...
We are looking for an individual passionate about drug reform to help with fundraising and organisational support.
Bristol (Hybrid)
£25 - 30k FTE
Part-time (2-3 days/week)
6 month contract (possibility to extend)
Apply by 5th October: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/transfo...
Maybe - but she's a bereaved mum doing a live media interview. This isn't a Lancet paper.
July 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Maybe - but she's a bereaved mum doing a live media interview. This isn't a Lancet paper.
She is taking about the potential for falling purity and increased chances of adulteration/cutting agents
July 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
She is taking about the potential for falling purity and increased chances of adulteration/cutting agents
Vicky's daughter Louise died after using ketamine
But unlike the PCC & UK Home Office calls for more punishment, Vicky's tragedy galvanised her resolve to campaign for pragmatic health-led policies & regulation with Transform & @anyoneschild.bsky.social
see anyoneschild.org for more info
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But unlike the PCC & UK Home Office calls for more punishment, Vicky's tragedy galvanised her resolve to campaign for pragmatic health-led policies & regulation with Transform & @anyoneschild.bsky.social
see anyoneschild.org for more info
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Anyone's Child: Families for Safer Drug Control
It's time for drug laws that protect – rather than endanger – young people and their families.
AnyonesChild.org
July 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Vicky's daughter Louise died after using ketamine
But unlike the PCC & UK Home Office calls for more punishment, Vicky's tragedy galvanised her resolve to campaign for pragmatic health-led policies & regulation with Transform & @anyoneschild.bsky.social
see anyoneschild.org for more info
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But unlike the PCC & UK Home Office calls for more punishment, Vicky's tragedy galvanised her resolve to campaign for pragmatic health-led policies & regulation with Transform & @anyoneschild.bsky.social
see anyoneschild.org for more info
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"Upgrading ketamine to Class A just means that young ppl will take dirtier drugs, the money will go to the dealers. no one wins"
BBC report on last week's @anyoneschild.bsky.social #SupportDontPunish parliamentary lobby - Including interview with Transform Trustee, Vicky Unwin t.co/dVgOxvpetG
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BBC report on last week's @anyoneschild.bsky.social #SupportDontPunish parliamentary lobby - Including interview with Transform Trustee, Vicky Unwin t.co/dVgOxvpetG
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https://www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vrdn6qejpo.amp
t.co
July 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"Upgrading ketamine to Class A just means that young ppl will take dirtier drugs, the money will go to the dealers. no one wins"
BBC report on last week's @anyoneschild.bsky.social #SupportDontPunish parliamentary lobby - Including interview with Transform Trustee, Vicky Unwin t.co/dVgOxvpetG
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BBC report on last week's @anyoneschild.bsky.social #SupportDontPunish parliamentary lobby - Including interview with Transform Trustee, Vicky Unwin t.co/dVgOxvpetG
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This guest blog by @mikejay.bsky.social Mike Jay was originally published in the New Statesman, reproduced with permission
Mike Jay is a cultural historian, author, & former Transform Trustee
mikejay.net
His books include the recent: 'Psychonauts: drugs & the making of the modern mind'
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Mike Jay is a cultural historian, author, & former Transform Trustee
mikejay.net
His books include the recent: 'Psychonauts: drugs & the making of the modern mind'
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June 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This guest blog by @mikejay.bsky.social Mike Jay was originally published in the New Statesman, reproduced with permission
Mike Jay is a cultural historian, author, & former Transform Trustee
mikejay.net
His books include the recent: 'Psychonauts: drugs & the making of the modern mind'
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Mike Jay is a cultural historian, author, & former Transform Trustee
mikejay.net
His books include the recent: 'Psychonauts: drugs & the making of the modern mind'
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🚨NEW BLOG🚨
"Ketamine has no deep history or hinterland: it is a product of pharmaceutical modernity.
Its multiple identities mirror the broad spectrum of its effects...from a mild & pleasant giddiness to a white-knuckle ride into another dimension"
transformdrugs.org/blog/how-bri...
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"Ketamine has no deep history or hinterland: it is a product of pharmaceutical modernity.
Its multiple identities mirror the broad spectrum of its effects...from a mild & pleasant giddiness to a white-knuckle ride into another dimension"
transformdrugs.org/blog/how-bri...
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How Britain fell into the K-hole | Transform
transformdrugs.org
June 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🚨NEW BLOG🚨
"Ketamine has no deep history or hinterland: it is a product of pharmaceutical modernity.
Its multiple identities mirror the broad spectrum of its effects...from a mild & pleasant giddiness to a white-knuckle ride into another dimension"
transformdrugs.org/blog/how-bri...
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"Ketamine has no deep history or hinterland: it is a product of pharmaceutical modernity.
Its multiple identities mirror the broad spectrum of its effects...from a mild & pleasant giddiness to a white-knuckle ride into another dimension"
transformdrugs.org/blog/how-bri...
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🚨NEW BLOG🚨
*Harm reduction as a form of resistance*
The amazing plenary speech by Michelle Wazan, from
@Skoun_org in Lebanon, at the @HRInews #HRI25 conference in Bogota last month
transformdrugs.org/blog/michell...
*Harm reduction as a form of resistance*
The amazing plenary speech by Michelle Wazan, from
@Skoun_org in Lebanon, at the @HRInews #HRI25 conference in Bogota last month
transformdrugs.org/blog/michell...
Harm reduction as a form of resistance | Transform
transformdrugs.org
June 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
🚨NEW BLOG🚨
*Harm reduction as a form of resistance*
The amazing plenary speech by Michelle Wazan, from
@Skoun_org in Lebanon, at the @HRInews #HRI25 conference in Bogota last month
transformdrugs.org/blog/michell...
*Harm reduction as a form of resistance*
The amazing plenary speech by Michelle Wazan, from
@Skoun_org in Lebanon, at the @HRInews #HRI25 conference in Bogota last month
transformdrugs.org/blog/michell...
The UN Coca Leaf Review and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights:
Can the @WHO Meet the Moment?
Brilliant new long read explainer in the @TNInstitute *Coca Chronicles* series - by @MartinJelsmaTNI & John Walsh from @WOLA_org
www.tni.org/en/article/t...
Can the @WHO Meet the Moment?
Brilliant new long read explainer in the @TNInstitute *Coca Chronicles* series - by @MartinJelsmaTNI & John Walsh from @WOLA_org
www.tni.org/en/article/t...
The UN Coca Leaf Review and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights: Can the WHO Meet the Moment? | Transnational Institute
Will the WHO confront its colonial legacy and right a historic wrong? The critical review of the coca leaf could transform global drug policy and marks an important moment for Indigenous rights and tr...
www.tni.org
June 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The UN Coca Leaf Review and Indigenous Peoples’ Rights:
Can the @WHO Meet the Moment?
Brilliant new long read explainer in the @TNInstitute *Coca Chronicles* series - by @MartinJelsmaTNI & John Walsh from @WOLA_org
www.tni.org/en/article/t...
Can the @WHO Meet the Moment?
Brilliant new long read explainer in the @TNInstitute *Coca Chronicles* series - by @MartinJelsmaTNI & John Walsh from @WOLA_org
www.tni.org/en/article/t...
Speakers include:
🔵Saket Priyadarshi, Clinical Lead at The Thistle OPC, Glasgow
🔵Meg Jones, Cranstoun, national harm reduction and support service provider
🔵Adam Holland, Clinical Academic at Bristol University
More speakers to be announced.....
eventbrite.com/e/next-steps...
3/3
🔵Saket Priyadarshi, Clinical Lead at The Thistle OPC, Glasgow
🔵Meg Jones, Cranstoun, national harm reduction and support service provider
🔵Adam Holland, Clinical Academic at Bristol University
More speakers to be announced.....
eventbrite.com/e/next-steps...
3/3
Next steps for Bristol as a harm reduction and inclusive recovery city
Timely discussion hosted by Transform in partnership with the University of Bristol on why Bristol needs an Overdose Prevention Centre
eventbrite.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Speakers include:
🔵Saket Priyadarshi, Clinical Lead at The Thistle OPC, Glasgow
🔵Meg Jones, Cranstoun, national harm reduction and support service provider
🔵Adam Holland, Clinical Academic at Bristol University
More speakers to be announced.....
eventbrite.com/e/next-steps...
3/3
🔵Saket Priyadarshi, Clinical Lead at The Thistle OPC, Glasgow
🔵Meg Jones, Cranstoun, national harm reduction and support service provider
🔵Adam Holland, Clinical Academic at Bristol University
More speakers to be announced.....
eventbrite.com/e/next-steps...
3/3
This is a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, & contribute to building a healthier, more compassionate city.
As drug deaths continue to rise (especially involving synthetic opioids) this event brings together local stakeholders to explore practical solutions emerging challenges
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As drug deaths continue to rise (especially involving synthetic opioids) this event brings together local stakeholders to explore practical solutions emerging challenges
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June 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This is a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, & contribute to building a healthier, more compassionate city.
As drug deaths continue to rise (especially involving synthetic opioids) this event brings together local stakeholders to explore practical solutions emerging challenges
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As drug deaths continue to rise (especially involving synthetic opioids) this event brings together local stakeholders to explore practical solutions emerging challenges
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Healthcare professionals, police, community leaders, policymakers & Bristol residents are invited to join Transform & the University of Bristol in shaping the next steps for drug harm reduction & treatment
in Bristol: 7pm Thursday 17th July at City Hall eventbrite.com/e/next-steps...
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in Bristol: 7pm Thursday 17th July at City Hall eventbrite.com/e/next-steps...
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Next steps for Bristol as a harm reduction and inclusive recovery city
Timely discussion hosted by Transform in partnership with the University of Bristol on why Bristol needs an Overdose Prevention Centre
eventbrite.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Healthcare professionals, police, community leaders, policymakers & Bristol residents are invited to join Transform & the University of Bristol in shaping the next steps for drug harm reduction & treatment
in Bristol: 7pm Thursday 17th July at City Hall eventbrite.com/e/next-steps...
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in Bristol: 7pm Thursday 17th July at City Hall eventbrite.com/e/next-steps...
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Reposted by Transform Drug Policy Foundation
I talked to the @theLDNstandard podcast yesterday about the good and bad of the London Mayor's cannabis commission report - & the future of cannabis reforms in the UK (first 10 mins) 👇
Also available on apple podcasts, spotify etc.
podfollow.com/the-standard...
Also available on apple podcasts, spotify etc.
podfollow.com/the-standard...
The Standard: Will London decriminalise cannabis?
As the Mayor of London urges the government to consider decriminalising possession of small amounts of cannabis, Steve Rolles, a senior policy analyst for Transform Drugs Policy Foundation, unpacks...
podfollow.com
May 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I talked to the @theLDNstandard podcast yesterday about the good and bad of the London Mayor's cannabis commission report - & the future of cannabis reforms in the UK (first 10 mins) 👇
Also available on apple podcasts, spotify etc.
podfollow.com/the-standard...
Also available on apple podcasts, spotify etc.
podfollow.com/the-standard...
Reposted by Transform Drug Policy Foundation
The Exec Director of UN Office on Drugs & Crime, Ghada Fathi Waly, has apparently resigned.
Awaiting more info - & can only speculate as to the reasons, but seems likely related to massive funding cuts and broader institutional crisis at the failing agency.
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Awaiting more info - & can only speculate as to the reasons, but seems likely related to massive funding cuts and broader institutional crisis at the failing agency.
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May 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Exec Director of UN Office on Drugs & Crime, Ghada Fathi Waly, has apparently resigned.
Awaiting more info - & can only speculate as to the reasons, but seems likely related to massive funding cuts and broader institutional crisis at the failing agency.
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Awaiting more info - & can only speculate as to the reasons, but seems likely related to massive funding cuts and broader institutional crisis at the failing agency.
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Reposted by Transform Drug Policy Foundation
The non-enforcement on the sale of illegal hashish in participating coffee shops within the Dutch cannabis experiment will be extended once more until 1 September 2025. This decision was taken following signals of shortages of regulated hashish. 1/2
cannabisindustrie.nl/verlenging-g...
cannabisindustrie.nl/verlenging-g...
Tijdelijke gedoogperiode voor illegale hasj in wietexperiment verlengd tot 1 september 2025
De tijdelijke gedoogperiode van illegale hasj in het wietexperiment wordt verlengd tot 1 september 2025 maakten de ministers bekend.
cannabisindustrie.nl
May 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The non-enforcement on the sale of illegal hashish in participating coffee shops within the Dutch cannabis experiment will be extended once more until 1 September 2025. This decision was taken following signals of shortages of regulated hashish. 1/2
cannabisindustrie.nl/verlenging-g...
cannabisindustrie.nl/verlenging-g...
Listen to @SteveTransform discussing the Mayor's Cannabis Commission report on the @theLDNstandard podcast here:
podfollow.com/the-standard...
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podfollow.com/the-standard...
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The Standard: Will London decriminalise cannabis?
As the Mayor of London urges the government to consider decriminalising possession of small amounts of cannabis, Steve Rolles, a senior policy analyst for Transform Drugs Policy Foundation, unpacks...
podfollow.com
May 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Listen to @SteveTransform discussing the Mayor's Cannabis Commission report on the @theLDNstandard podcast here:
podfollow.com/the-standard...
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podfollow.com/the-standard...
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Reposted by Transform Drug Policy Foundation
Resharing from @transformdrugs.bsky.social report release 2 months ago about how much a legally regulated cannabis market could bring into the economy....
Another superb report by @transformdrugs.bsky.social on the high returns of legalising cannabis
Estimating annual net benefit to the Treasury of up to £1.5 billion! 🤑
Great context for the delayed & eagaerly anticipated Mayor of London drug commission 👀
Estimating annual net benefit to the Treasury of up to £1.5 billion! 🤑
Great context for the delayed & eagaerly anticipated Mayor of London drug commission 👀
May 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Resharing from @transformdrugs.bsky.social report release 2 months ago about how much a legally regulated cannabis market could bring into the economy....
Read our book: 'How to Regulate Cannabis: A Practical Guide' transformdrugs.org/publications...
New report: 'High returns: the economic benefits of Cannabis regulation in the UK'
transformdrugs.org/publications...
Support our #LegaliseUKcannabis campaign
justgiving.com/campaign/leg...
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New report: 'High returns: the economic benefits of Cannabis regulation in the UK'
transformdrugs.org/publications...
Support our #LegaliseUKcannabis campaign
justgiving.com/campaign/leg...
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How to Regulate Cannabis: A Practical Guide, 3rd Edition | Transform
Early experiences of cannabis legalisation have brought the issues of social and racial justice to the fore. In this revised and updated version, Transform aims to spell out how to build a regulatory ...
transformdrugs.org
May 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Read our book: 'How to Regulate Cannabis: A Practical Guide' transformdrugs.org/publications...
New report: 'High returns: the economic benefits of Cannabis regulation in the UK'
transformdrugs.org/publications...
Support our #LegaliseUKcannabis campaign
justgiving.com/campaign/leg...
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New report: 'High returns: the economic benefits of Cannabis regulation in the UK'
transformdrugs.org/publications...
Support our #LegaliseUKcannabis campaign
justgiving.com/campaign/leg...
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We are long overdue a change to this hopelessly failed policy - and this new report only proposes half the job (decrim), whilst arguably undermining the equally necessary other half (regulation).
So......good but no (legal & regulated) cigar.
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So......good but no (legal & regulated) cigar.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We are long overdue a change to this hopelessly failed policy - and this new report only proposes half the job (decrim), whilst arguably undermining the equally necessary other half (regulation).
So......good but no (legal & regulated) cigar.
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So......good but no (legal & regulated) cigar.
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We hope that the Govt will finally show leadership on this important debate, raised by a high profile Labour Mayor. Cannabis reforms command widespread public support, save police resources and taxpayers money, as well as reducing social & health harms of criminalisation.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We hope that the Govt will finally show leadership on this important debate, raised by a high profile Labour Mayor. Cannabis reforms command widespread public support, save police resources and taxpayers money, as well as reducing social & health harms of criminalisation.
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