The article reflects on a past experiment in Lambeth, London, where cannabis decriminalisation led to reduced police processing times and lower non-drug crime rates. Sadiq Khan has shown support for decriminalisation after a recent independent commission's findings criticized cannabis's classification as a class B drug. The commission indicated that the harms associated with cannabis do not justify existing sanctions, suggesting a potential shift towards more regulated and supportive cannabis policies in London.
The Lambeth experiment not only freed officers to focus on serious crimes but resulted in a significant decline in non-drug crimes, improving community-police relations.
The recommendation to decriminalise cannabis by the independent commission aligns with public sentiment and suggests a shift in London's approach to drug regulation.
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