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Blunkett the brave A long overdue drugs law reform Leader Thursday July 11, 2002 The Guardian David Blunkett’s statement to the Commons yesterday was far more than just a reclassification of cannabis. But it will be the downgrading of pot … Continue reading →

‘Hash is a part of student life’ Gerard Seenan Thursday July 11, 2002 The Guardian There is nothing like the presence of proud parents to make the average student reticent on the subject of drugs, but for some of Glasgow … Continue reading →

Blunkett gambleswith our children The Sun 11 July 02 by george pascoe-watson Deputy Political Editor DAVID Blunkett last night admitted he is taking a giant gamble with Britain’s children by effectively legalising cannabis. The Home Secretary ruled dope smokers WON’T … Continue reading →

Blow me: it’s another crackpot Blunkett plan By Boris Johnson Telegraph 11/07/2002 You remember the Harry Enfield sketch about the two gay Dutch policemen. They pull up in their patrol car and one announces, with a smirk: “You know, here … Continue reading →

Cannabis laws eased by Blunkett BBC News Thursday, 11 July, 2002, 00:34 GMT 01:34 UK Cannabis is to be reclassified as a less dangerous drug to free-up police resources to fight hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine, Home Secretary … Continue reading →

Britain Eases Laws on Use of Cannabis Reuters Wednesday, July 10 2002 20:09:13 MST LONDON (Reuters) – Britons, among the heaviest users of cannabis in Europe, will soon be able to smoke dope without fear of arrest after the government … Continue reading →

Top drugs adviser quits over cannabis plans Guardian Wednesday July 10, 2002 Government drugs adviser Keith Hellawell today announced his resignation in protest at the home secretary’s proposal to reclassify cannabis from class B to class C. Mr Hellawell, the … Continue reading →

House of Commons Home Affairs – Third Report 9 May 2002. Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 9 May 2002. … Continue reading →

Lambeth Cop Says He’s Being Hounded By Homophobic Colleagues Guardian Monday March 25, 2002 6:52 AM Lambeth police chief Brian Paddick claims he may be the victim of his “softly, softly” approach to cannabis. Commander Paddick was last week removed … Continue reading →

Public back cannabis trial BBC News Thursday, 21 March, 2002, 08:11 GMT The pro-cannabis lobby has grown in recent years A survey of residents is expected to back the “softly, softly” approach to possession of cannabis in the south London … Continue reading →

He’s our kind of cop Decca Aitkenhead Monday March 18, 2002 The Guardian What are the qualities we would all look for in a senior police officer? The list could go on for ever, but fairly high up it would … Continue reading →

Police chief faces music over outburst on website Nick Hopkins, crime correspondent Guardian Wednesday February 20, 2002 The senior police officer in charge of a controversial cannabis initiative found himself at the centre of another furore yesterday over outspoken remarks … Continue reading →

Commander Crackpot The SUN 20th Feb 2002 By MIKE SULLIVAN Sun Crime Editor A POLICE chief was branded Britain’s oddest cop last night after saying he finds anarchy “appealing”. Bobbies were enraged by Commander Brian Paddick’s amazing remark, one of … Continue reading →

Anarchism ‘appeals’ to police chief BBC News Tuesday, 19 February, 2002, 10:40 GMT The police chief who spearheaded the “softly, softly” cannabis scheme in London has courted further controversy by posting his views on drugs on a website. Brian Paddick, … Continue reading →

Yard chief: Anarchy is attractive Evening Standard 19 feb 2002 by Humfry Hunter and Adam Blenford A top London police officer today publicly admitted that he finds anarchy attractive. The comments by Commander Brian Paddick – who, as commander of … Continue reading →

‘No cannabis cafes for UK’ Friday, 2nd November 2001 @ 12:00:04 MST Source: BBC Cannabis cafes increase drugs use, says government The government’s decision to ease the laws on possession of cannabis will not lead to cafes selling the drug … Continue reading →

Offbeat copper Tuesday August 28, 2001 The Guardian Brian Paddick is on the front line in the war against guns and drugs. But he has a more personal battle to fight – being gay in a macho police force. Nick … Continue reading →

Police point the way on drugs debate – Special report: drugs in Britain Leader Sunday June 17, 2001 The Observer In the London policing area of Lambeth, Commander Brian Paddick is pioneering a scheme which might help address the pervasive … Continue reading →

This is the thread , that started it all Commander Brian Paddick of Lambeth Sub-Division of the metropolitan Police, contributed to Mike Slocombes message board, on his site Urban75 See the thread, starting at : http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=217ed38b0361a07ca4b44c52bda5a083&threadid=362

What did you do in the EC0-war daddy? Did you stand up, did you speak up enough? Was it your voice that shouted? Were you there when it counted? Where were you when the tide turned? Did you act with … Continue reading →