The UK is lagging behind other nations in drug policy, particularly regarding cannabis legalization. Countries like Canada and various U.S. states have moved forward while the UK remains punitive.
Despite the widespread use of cannabis among Britons, the authorities continue to impose strict laws, reflecting a failure to engage meaningfully with the realities of drug use.
The former UK government advisor Prof David Nutt was dismissed for evaluating drugs' harms, highlighting the reluctance of UK leaders to confront drug policy based on evidence.
Prisons in England and Wales are filled with drug-related offenders, indicating a systemic issue in the criminal justice approach to drugs rather than a focus on rehabilitation or better policies.
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