Commenting on the announcement that cannabis users will face new penalties when the drug is upgraded to Class B in January, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said:
"Today’s announcement is more about titillating tabloid newspaper editors than tackling drug abuse.
"Increasing penalties for possession will criminalise thousands of people, particularly young people, at a time when cannabis use is falling.
"Ministers should heed the advice of their own expert advisory council on drug misuse. Public education works better than flagellation."
"Today’s announcement is more about titillating tabloid newspaper editors..." how true. Never mind the country is in financial meltdown, lets try and divert people's attention to blow!
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