A report by the Centre for Social Justice reveals that current drug laws are not effectively reducing crime and fatalities. Three-quarters of police believe drug laws are failing, with cocaine-related deaths rising sevenfold since 2011. The report suggests legalising cannabis could lead to an increase in addiction among young people.
Three-quarters of police officers believe that current drug laws are ineffective and are contributing to an increase in crime and fatalities. The Centre for Social Justice report highlights that drug-related deaths have nearly doubled in a decade, with cocaine-related deaths rising sevenfold since 2011. The report also indicates that cannabis has effectively been decriminalised, with two-thirds of police stating that current possession policies are not working.
Furthermore, legalising cannabis in the UK could lead to 24 percent of 18- to 34-year-olds trying it for the first time, potentially leading to up to ten percent developing addiction
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