by accessadmin | Thu Apr, 2021 | Police and Crime Commissioner
Basically I believe the ‘war on drugs’ is not working and we need a completely different approach. We need to learn from other countries, i.e. Portugal, and target supply not users. We need a public health and harm deduction approach to drugs. As to the...
by accessadmin | Thu Apr, 2021 | Police and Crime Commissioner
. In line with GP policy, I fully support the legalisation of cannabis usage. Many people have experienced its medicinal and pain-relieving benefits. Dealing of concentrates remains a problem, but I consider that allowing people to grow their own plants for their own...
by accessadmin | Thu Apr, 2021 | Police and Crime Commissioner
Briefly let me explain my views on Cannabis. I am aware of the report you mention and the fact that, as with a lot of crimes, the BAME community is unfairly treated. I would support the reduction of cannabis usage from a criminal to a civil offence and also the fairer...
by Tim Henley | Wed Apr, 2021 | Police and Crime Commissioner
The Uk is so slow on coming to terms with the fact that Cannabis can be legalised and it can be done well and it can in fact bring money into the economy! Cannabis is seen as everybody does it drug, it is everywhere and the fact is hard nosed criminals with weapons...
by Tim Henley | Wed Apr, 2021 | Police and Crime Commissioner
Thank you for your email. We are never going to arrest our way out of the use of illegal drugs.As Independent candidate in the election for Police Fire and Crime Commissioner I will work with the Chief Constable to introduce new initiatives to North Yorkshire....
by Tim Henley | Wed Apr, 2021 | Police and Crime Commissioner
The law is the law and PCC can’t workout side it. I am a Liberal Democrat and as you are probably aware we are in favour of regulating it’s use for those who need it on health and wellbeing grounds and as you suggest to help disempower OCGs. As far as...
