Monthly Archives: July 2002

The Bloggers Manifesto 1. Life is uncensored. 2. You have no right to judge me. 3. If you don’t like what you see, look elsewhere. 4. I love talking about my life. 5. I love writing about other people’s lives. … Continue reading →

After 30 years of campaigning, and general stress. The Home Sec has finally announced the re-classification of Cannabis from B to C. A classification, invented under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972. This will enable the police to ‘do’ less … Continue reading →

Police retain discretion over arrest for cannabis use Cannabis is reclassified, but the Home Secretary refuses to introduce reforms to the regulations on heroin and ecstasy By Ian Burrell, Home Affairs Correspondent Independent 11 July 2002 Dopesmokers who had rolled … Continue reading →

Decline and fall of ‘tsar’ stripped of his power By Ian Burrell Independent 11 July 2002 When David Blunkett was appointed Home Secretary in May last year, one of his first decisions was to axe the role of drugs tsar. … Continue reading →

The war may be over, but Mr Blunkett has become confused about drugs Independent Leader 11 July 2002 Cannabis is by far the most commonly used illegal recreational drug in Britain; indeed, it is probably less harmful than tobacco or … Continue reading →

Drug culture has invaded Middle England Now I’m expecting my neighbours to come round and ask to borrow a cup of speed By Mark Steel Independent 11 July 2002 Now that Keith Hellawell has resigned, he’ll need looking after for … Continue reading →

The Guardian asks Has Blunkett Made A Hash Of It? Thursday July 11, 2002 The papers are full of joints today. But is it safe to smoke them now that David Blunkett has announced his intention to downgrade cannabis to … Continue reading →

Downgrading hash enables Blunkett to focus on cutting supply of lethal class A substances like heroin and crack, and on treating addicts Alan Travis, home affairs editor Thursday July 11, 2002 The Guardian David Blunkett yesterday made clear that the … Continue reading →

Main points Thursday July 11, 2002 The Guardian · “Seize and warn” policy for simple cannabis possession · Police keep power of arrest in aggravated cases · Maximum sentence for cannabis dealing to remain at 14 years · £183m expansion … Continue reading →

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 →