London Mayor Sadiq Khan endorses decriminalizing small amounts of cannabis, highlighting the negative effects of stop-and-search practices on police relations with ethnic communities. A three-year study led by the London Drugs Commission, chaired by Lord Falconer, finds that the enforcement of cannabis laws is disproportionate compared to other illegal substances. Falconer emphasized that current penalties disproportionately impact young people of color. He proposed 42 recommendations to manage cannabis use more effectively, focusing on education and health services, though decriminalization lacks government support from the Home Office and senior officials.
Sir Sadiq Khan supports the decriminalization of small amounts of cannabis, arguing the benefits outweigh the negative impact of police stop-and-search techniques on relationships with ethnic communities.
The study showed disproportionate enforcement of cannabis laws harms community relations, particularly with ethnic minorities, suggesting a need for systemic change in policy.
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