Decriminalising cannabis 'would create crime'

Published date16 June 2022
David Sidwick, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Dorset, said the majority of PCCs are against the idea and it will only create more crime and public health problems

He told MPs on the Home Affairs Committee inquiry into drug use: "The last time there was a state-sanctioned drug like this it was called Thalidomide."

The panel also heard from senior police officers and other PCCs speaking about drug policy, policing and the law on illegal substances.

Panel members were asked for their opinions on decriminalisation and regulation of some drugs, notably cannabis, after they had taken evidence at previous hearings in favour of the move.

Mr Sidwick said: "There's two issues here - one, would it...

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