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foxylady · 03-01-2015, 12:20 PM

About time this came up proper:

Nick Clegg makes controversial election vow to decriminalise 'skunk' cannabis despite research linking it to mental illness

Liberal Democrat leader planning move as part of his new Election manifesto
Draft copy includes pledge to end prosecutions for possession of soft drugs
Under proposal, someone caught with skunk could receive medical treatment
If police decided they were a user and not dealer, they may not face charges
New research shows cannabis can triple the risk of developing mental illness

By Glen Owen Political Correspondent For The Mail On Sunday
Published: 00:41, 1 March 2015 | Updated: 00:42, 1 March 2015

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Nick Clegg is planning to make the decriminalisation of 'skunk' cannabis a key plank of his Election manifesto, despite shock research showing that the drug triples the risk of mental illness.
The Lib Dem leader risks provoking outrage this week when he joins Sir Richard Branson to put the case for removing all criminal sanctions for possessing cannabis – including skunk, its most potent form.
The move comes as party sources told The Mail on Sunday that a draft copy of the Lib Dem manifesto includes a pledge to end all prosecutions for possession of soft drugs.
Under the proposal, if police decide someone caught with cannabis or skunk was a user rather than a dealer, they would receive medical treatment instead of facing charges.

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Pledge: Nick Clegg (pictured) is planning to make the decriminalisation of 'skunk' cannabis a key plank of his Election manifesto

The plan was described by one senior Tory MP last night as 'completely and utterly irresponsible', given mounting evidence of the damage cannabis inflicts on teenage brains.
A landmark study revealed by this newspaper two weeks ago found that regularly smoking skunk triples the risk of psychosis, with the brightest teenagers among those most at risk.
Prof Sir Robin Murray, who led the Institute of Psychiatry study, linked the drug to an astonishing 24 per cent of first episode psychosis cases and said it was leaving some with permanent schizophrenia.
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Mr Clegg's appearance with Sir Richard at the Chatham House think-tank on Wednesday risks triggering accusations of hypocrisy – as the Deputy Prime Minister is also planning to make a major speech this week calling for more help for people suffering from mental illness.
Mr Clegg has previously described the UK's drugs laws as 'utterly senseless' because throwing users in jail only hooked them on harder drugs or turned them into professional criminals.
But his party has previously stopped short of making a manifesto promise to decriminalise. Sir Richard, a long-standing campaigner for drugs liberalisation, wrote an internet blog last Thursday where he said he was 'delighted' by recent moves to relax the law in Alaska and Jamaica.

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Controversial: A landmark study two weeks ago found that regularly smoking skunk triples the risk of psychosis, with the brightest teenagers among those most at risk

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Supporter: Sir Richard, a long-standing campaigner for drugs liberalisation, wrote an internet blog last Thursday where he said he was 'delighted' by recent moves to relax the law in Alaska and Jamaica

'The new Alaskan law now allows adults to legally consume and grow marijuana for non-medical purposes,' Sir Richard wrote.
'In Jamaica, lawmakers passed an act to decriminalise small amounts of cannabis and establish a licensing agency to regulate a lawful medical cannabis industry on the island. These are important developments and great examples of sensible drug policy.'
In Jamaica, lawmakers passed an act to decriminalise small amounts of cannabis and establish a licensing agency to regulate a lawful medical cannabis industry on the island. These are important developments and great examples of sensible drug policy
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Chatham House said: 'Richard Branson and Nick Clegg will discuss how the current approach to tackling the international drugs trade is failing... Many countries are approaching societal drug use and addiction as a public health issue rather than one of criminality'.
Tory MP Charles Walker said of the Lib Dem plan: 'This is completely and utterly irresponsible. And I speak as someone who has met the devastated parents of the young victims.
Celebrities and politicians are basing policy on their own youthful experiences. But the drugs are seven or eight times more powerful now. I admire Nick Clegg for his work on mental health but he cannot have a foot in both camps.'
A spokesman for Mr Clegg said: 'The current system isn't working. We should be treating possession of drugs as a health issue to help addicts deal with their problems.
'Skunk has recently been shown to have a negative impact on many users' mental health, which is why it's so important that users are given treatment, rather than just being constantly recycled through the criminal justice system.'

Heimdallr · 03-01-2015, 12:35 PM

I don't believe a word that slimey **** nick clef has got to say, wouldn't trust him with the lip burner as far as I could throw it

03-01-2015, 12:38 PM

Nice1 Foxy. ..I'll read that After... Zzz. i was up untill 6am? Watching "Cat Zingano" being SILLY

^re,ufc

foxylady · 03-01-2015, 01:23 PM

Hahaha Heimdallr, i know he's a worm, they all are tbh, as long as it keeps the brothers and sisters outta jail, I'd be happy with that, see far too many get thrown in the cells for a miracle plant, bad times :/

SoufLondon · 03-01-2015, 01:34 PM

its all lies. I hate to be so cynical about it, because id love it to happen. Unfortunately the lib dems have major form on these types of issue.

All through tony blairs labour government they were saying they would decriminalise/legalise cannabis. They then conveniently forgot about that, in much the same way they did with student loans.

I really want to believe you mr clegg, but i just cant!

Piff Rhys Jones · 03-01-2015, 02:54 PM

He lied about abandoning tuition fees to secure votes and he's clearly lying about this too. Scumbag.

Peace

Reg Dixon · 03-01-2015, 03:04 PM

at least these 2 aren't idiots parroting rubbish about cannabis like the other main political parties in the uk.

Psyco G · 03-01-2015, 04:29 PM

Did richard Branston make branston pickle?

The worst thing they could do in our country is legalise cannabis it will get turned into bull rap like everything else......

Maybe if they legalised growing your own cannabis, but not the sale of cannabis, now that's the way to go. You can grow your own, but the min you try and sell some you get knicked. And wake up psyco g............

foxylady · 03-01-2015, 04:32 PM

Aw it's sad, I just wanna wish it true

03-01-2015, 08:30 PM

^Eikk ..*"SKUNK PSYCOSIS"*(..feel Scared already!)

^ I,ve Got some Branston Spaghetti! ..Dont know why i bought the stuff! (was'nt my fave tinned spaghetti,sure) ..LOL

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03-01-2015, 12:20 PM	#1
foxylady Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Foxy Crew, you can come too :) Posts: 855	Richard Branston :) decriminilisation UK About time this came up proper: Nick Clegg makes controversial election vow to decriminalise 'skunk' cannabis despite research linking it to mental illness Liberal Democrat leader planning move as part of his new Election manifesto Draft copy includes pledge to end prosecutions for possession of soft drugs Under proposal, someone caught with skunk could receive medical treatment If police decided they were a user and not dealer, they may not face charges New research shows cannabis can triple the risk of developing mental illness By Glen Owen Political Correspondent For The Mail On Sunday Published: 00:41, 1 March 2015 \| Updated: 00:42, 1 March 2015 512shares 203 View comments Nick Clegg is planning to make the decriminalisation of 'skunk' cannabis a key plank of his Election manifesto, despite shock research showing that the drug triples the risk of mental illness. The Lib Dem leader risks provoking outrage this week when he joins Sir Richard Branson to put the case for removing all criminal sanctions for possessing cannabis – including skunk, its most potent form. The move comes as party sources told The Mail on Sunday that a draft copy of the Lib Dem manifesto includes a pledge to end all prosecutions for possession of soft drugs. Under the proposal, if police decide someone caught with cannabis or skunk was a user rather than a dealer, they would receive medical treatment instead of facing charges. SHARE PICTURE Copy link to paste in your message +3 Pledge: Nick Clegg (pictured) is planning to make the decriminalisation of 'skunk' cannabis a key plank of his Election manifesto The plan was described by one senior Tory MP last night as 'completely and utterly irresponsible', given mounting evidence of the damage cannabis inflicts on teenage brains. A landmark study revealed by this newspaper two weeks ago found that regularly smoking skunk triples the risk of psychosis, with the brightest teenagers among those most at risk. Prof Sir Robin Murray, who led the Institute of Psychiatry study, linked the drug to an astonishing 24 per cent of first episode psychosis cases and said it was leaving some with permanent schizophrenia. Share this article Share Mr Clegg's appearance with Sir Richard at the Chatham House think-tank on Wednesday risks triggering accusations of hypocrisy – as the Deputy Prime Minister is also planning to make a major speech this week calling for more help for people suffering from mental illness. Mr Clegg has previously described the UK's drugs laws as 'utterly senseless' because throwing users in jail only hooked them on harder drugs or turned them into professional criminals. But his party has previously stopped short of making a manifesto promise to decriminalise. Sir Richard, a long-standing campaigner for drugs liberalisation, wrote an internet blog last Thursday where he said he was 'delighted' by recent moves to relax the law in Alaska and Jamaica. SHARE PICTURE Copy link to paste in your message +3 Controversial: A landmark study two weeks ago found that regularly smoking skunk triples the risk of psychosis, with the brightest teenagers among those most at risk SHARE PICTURE Copy link to paste in your message +3 Supporter: Sir Richard, a long-standing campaigner for drugs liberalisation, wrote an internet blog last Thursday where he said he was 'delighted' by recent moves to relax the law in Alaska and Jamaica 'The new Alaskan law now allows adults to legally consume and grow marijuana for non-medical purposes,' Sir Richard wrote. 'In Jamaica, lawmakers passed an act to decriminalise small amounts of cannabis and establish a licensing agency to regulate a lawful medical cannabis industry on the island. These are important developments and great examples of sensible drug policy.' In Jamaica, lawmakers passed an act to decriminalise small amounts of cannabis and establish a licensing agency to regulate a lawful medical cannabis industry on the island. These are important developments and great examples of sensible drug policy Sir Richard Branson Chatham House said: 'Richard Branson and Nick Clegg will discuss how the current approach to tackling the international drugs trade is failing... Many countries are approaching societal drug use and addiction as a public health issue rather than one of criminality'. Tory MP Charles Walker said of the Lib Dem plan: 'This is completely and utterly irresponsible. And I speak as someone who has met the devastated parents of the young victims. Celebrities and politicians are basing policy on their own youthful experiences. But the drugs are seven or eight times more powerful now. I admire Nick Clegg for his work on mental health but he cannot have a foot in both camps.' A spokesman for Mr Clegg said: 'The current system isn't working. We should be treating possession of drugs as a health issue to help addicts deal with their problems. 'Skunk has recently been shown to have a negative impact on many users' mental health, which is why it's so important that users are given treatment, rather than just being constantly recycled through the criminal justice system.' __________________ *FoxyLady* *Respect Cannot Be Bought Or Sold.. It's A Given*
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03-01-2015, 12:35 PM	#2
Heimdallr Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: The end of the rainbow bridge. Posts: 74	I don't believe a word that slimey **** nick clef has got to say, wouldn't trust him with the lip burner as far as I could throw it
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03-01-2015, 12:38 PM	#3
SPG. Guest Posts: n/a	Nice1 Foxy. ..I'll read that After... Zzz. i was up untill 6am? Watching "Cat Zingano" being SILLY ^re,ufc Last edited by SPG.; 03-01-2015 at 12:43 PM.. Reason: ^Relieving to not have the "mush" of Camerron or "the wrong" Milliband in my Face! ..thirst thing in the morning!-LOL
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03-01-2015, 01:23 PM	#4
foxylady Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Foxy Crew, you can come too :) Posts: 855	Hahaha Heimdallr, i know he's a worm, they all are tbh, as long as it keeps the brothers and sisters outta jail, I'd be happy with that, see far too many get thrown in the cells for a miracle plant, bad times :/ __________________ *FoxyLady* *Respect Cannot Be Bought Or Sold.. It's A Given*
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03-01-2015, 01:34 PM	#5
SoufLondon Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 516	its all lies. I hate to be so cynical about it, because id love it to happen. Unfortunately the lib dems have major form on these types of issue. All through tony blairs labour government they were saying they would decriminalise/legalise cannabis. They then conveniently forgot about that, in much the same way they did with student loans. I really want to believe you mr clegg, but i just cant!
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03-01-2015, 02:54 PM	#6
Piff Rhys Jones ♣ Hugging Trees ♣ Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,587	He lied about abandoning tuition fees to secure votes and he's clearly lying about this too. Scumbag. Peace __________________ Having an absolute mare
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03-01-2015, 03:04 PM	#7
Reg Dixon Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 741	at least these 2 aren't idiots parroting rubbish about cannabis like the other main political parties in the uk. __________________ Truth or consequences? https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=292609
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03-01-2015, 04:29 PM	#8
Psyco G Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 267	Did richard Branston make branston pickle? The worst thing they could do in our country is legalise cannabis it will get turned into bull rap like everything else...... Maybe if they legalised growing your own cannabis, but not the sale of cannabis, now that's the way to go. You can grow your own, but the min you try and sell some you get knicked. And wake up psyco g............
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03-01-2015, 04:32 PM	#9
foxylady Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Foxy Crew, you can come too :) Posts: 855	Aw it's sad, I just wanna wish it true __________________ *FoxyLady* *Respect Cannot Be Bought Or Sold.. It's A Given*
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03-01-2015, 08:30 PM	#10
SPG. Guest Posts: n/a	^Eikk .."SKUNK PSYCOSIS"(..feel Scared already!) ^ I,ve Got some Branston Spaghetti! ..Dont know why i bought the stuff! (was'nt my fave tinned spaghetti,sure) *..LOL* Last edited by SPG.; 03-02-2015 at 07:39 PM..
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