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Border agents told not to arrest cannabis users

Border agents told not to arrest cannabis users

People bringing cannabis and some other illegal drugs into the UK for “personal use” should not usually be arrested, according to guidance given to border agents.

28 Jan 2014

Obama ‘wrong to say cannabis less dangerous than alcohol’

Obama ‘wrong to say cannabis less dangerous than alcohol’

A columnist has said Barack Obama is “profoundly wrong” to say that cannabis is no more dangerous than alcohol.

23 Jan 2014

Minister warns of ‘legal high’ dangers

Minister warns of ‘legal high’ dangers

20 Jan 2014

Colorado legalises sale of cannabis despite concerns

Colorado legalises sale of cannabis despite concerns

3 Jan 2014

Legalised cannabis in Uruguay unlawful, says UN drugs group

Legalised cannabis in Uruguay unlawful, says UN drugs group

13 Dec 2013

Make ketamine penalties tougher, say drug advisers

Make ketamine penalties tougher, say drug advisers

12 Dec 2013

Drugs minister: Legalising cannabis should be considered

Drugs minister: Legalising cannabis should be considered

3 Dec 2013

BBC ‘let Prof lobby’ for hangover-free alcohol drug

BBC ‘let Prof lobby’ for hangover-free alcohol drug

12 Nov 2013

Police commissioner backs drug use rooms

1 Nov 2013

Alastair Campbell backs review of 24-hour drinking

29 Oct 2013

NHS should give out Class A drugs, says police chief

2 Oct 2013

Methadone bigger killer than heroin in Scotland

30 Aug 2013
Scotland

Police: Longer pub hours cause surge in violence

14 Aug 2013

‘Cannabis Commander’ given seat in House of Lords

5 Aug 2013