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Cannabis laws to be strengthened
Cannabis was downgraded to Class C under Tony Blair
Cannabis is to be reclassified as a class B drug, Jacqui Smith has said.
The home secretary said she wanted to reverse Tony Blair's 2004 downgrading of the drug because of "uncertainty" over its impact on mental health.
The move from class C means the maximum prison sentence for possessing cannabis rises from two years to five years.
Her statement to MPs came despite the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs' review - commissioned by Gordon Brown - saying it should stay class C.
'Psychotic illness'
Since cannabis was downgraded there has been widespread concern about the increased prevalence of stronger "skunk" varieties.
Ms Smith said this now accounted for 80% of the cannabis seized on the streets and the drug was nearly three times stronger than in 1995.
SKUNK
So-called because it has a very strong smell
Three times stronger than other types of cannabis
Contains much higher levels of the active ingredient - tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Now accounts for between 70 and 80% of samples seized by police
Six years ago it accounted for 15% of samples
Head-to-head: drug laws
She added that the government's change of heart - which is subject to parliamentary approval - was part of a "relentless drive".
Ms Smith told MPs: "There is a compelling case for us to act now, rather than risk the future health of young people.
"Where there is a clear and serious problem, but doubt about the potential harm that will be caused, we must err on the side of caution and protect the public.
"I make no apology for that - I am not prepared to 'wait and see'."
In its report, Cannabis: Classification And Public Health, the advisory council described cannabis as a "significant public health issue".
But it said it should still remain a class C drug, as the risks were not as serious as those of class B substances, such as amphetamines and barbiturates.
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The report said the evidence suggested a "probable, but weak, causal link between psychotic illness, including schizophrenia, and cannabis use".
However, in the population as a whole, it played only a "modest role" in the development of these conditions.
Council chairman Sir Michael Rawlings told BBC Radio 4's World at One: "The strength of things like skunk hasn't really changed very much over the last few years but it's now more widely used... The question of potency is a very complex area."
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The advisory council did not look at the message conveyed to the public or the impact on policing, which it is not legally obliged to do.
Sir Michael added: "The government may want to take other matters into account. That's their right. They are the government."
In its report the council called for a campaign to reduce the use of cannabis, particularly focusing on young people.
Penalties for drug offences
It also voiced concern over the prevalence of domestic cannabis farms supplying the market and the involvement of organised criminal networks.
Ms Smith said she accepted the vast majority of the council's recommendations, but not the classification of the drug.
And Gordon Brown said at prime minister's questions that he believed making cannabis a class B drug was supported by the public and the police.
Last month he said he wanted to "send a message" to young people that using the substance was "unacceptable".
Class C includes substances such as tranquilisers, some painkillers, GHB (so-called "liquid ecstasy") and ketamine - from class B. Possession of class C drugs is treated largely as a non-arrestable offence.
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Shadow home secretary David Davis said that the government's reversal of its earlier decision showed the downgrading of cannabis had been a mistake and accused ministers of "dithering".
Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman Chris Huhne said that, as its advice had been disregarded, ministers should disband the advisory council of experts and replace it with an advisory council of "tabloid newspaper editors".
Labour MP Chris Mullin, who was chairman of the Commons home affairs select committee when it recommended that cannabis was downgraded to class C, said: "The government should follow the advice of the experts rather than that of the tabloids."
But Marjorie Wallace, chief executive of the mental health charity SANE, welcomed Ms Smith's decision, adding: "We believe there are too many casualties to await the results of further education and research."
However, Martin Barnes, chief executive of DrugScope, said: "There is no evidence that reclassifying cannabis to Class B will reduce levels of use, levels of harm or the availability of the drug."
PENALTIES FOR DRUG DEALING AND POSSESSION
Drug class Type of drug Possession Dealing
Class A Ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms, amphetamines (if prepared for injection). Up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine or both. Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Class B Amphetamines, Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Pholcodine. Up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine or both. Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Class C Cannabis, tranquilisers, some painkillers, Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Ketamine. Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine or both. Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both
Source: Home Offfice
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Cannabis laws to be strengthened
Cannabis was downgraded to Class C under Tony Blair
Cannabis is to be reclassified as a class B drug, Jacqui Smith has said.
The home secretary said she wanted to reverse Tony Blair's 2004 downgrading of the drug because of "uncertainty" over its impact on mental health.
The move from class C means the maximum prison sentence for possessing cannabis rises from two years to five years.
Her statement to MPs came despite the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs' review - commissioned by Gordon Brown - saying it should stay class C.
'Psychotic illness'
Since cannabis was downgraded there has been widespread concern about the increased prevalence of stronger "skunk" varieties.
Ms Smith said this now accounted for 80% of the cannabis seized on the streets and the drug was nearly three times stronger than in 1995.
SKUNK
So-called because it has a very strong smell
Three times stronger than other types of cannabis
Contains much higher levels of the active ingredient - tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Now accounts for between 70 and 80% of samples seized by police
Six years ago it accounted for 15% of samples
Head-to-head: drug laws
She added that the government's change of heart - which is subject to parliamentary approval - was part of a "relentless drive".
Ms Smith told MPs: "There is a compelling case for us to act now, rather than risk the future health of young people.
"Where there is a clear and serious problem, but doubt about the potential harm that will be caused, we must err on the side of caution and protect the public.
"I make no apology for that - I am not prepared to 'wait and see'."
In its report, Cannabis: Classification And Public Health, the advisory council described cannabis as a "significant public health issue".
But it said it should still remain a class C drug, as the risks were not as serious as those of class B substances, such as amphetamines and barbiturates.
Cannot play media.You do not have the correct version of the flash player. Download the correct version
The report said the evidence suggested a "probable, but weak, causal link between psychotic illness, including schizophrenia, and cannabis use".
However, in the population as a whole, it played only a "modest role" in the development of these conditions.
Council chairman Sir Michael Rawlings told BBC Radio 4's World at One: "The strength of things like skunk hasn't really changed very much over the last few years but it's now more widely used... The question of potency is a very complex area."
Campaign
The advisory council did not look at the message conveyed to the public or the impact on policing, which it is not legally obliged to do.
Sir Michael added: "The government may want to take other matters into account. That's their right. They are the government."
In its report the council called for a campaign to reduce the use of cannabis, particularly focusing on young people.
Penalties for drug offences
It also voiced concern over the prevalence of domestic cannabis farms supplying the market and the involvement of organised criminal networks.
Ms Smith said she accepted the vast majority of the council's recommendations, but not the classification of the drug.
And Gordon Brown said at prime minister's questions that he believed making cannabis a class B drug was supported by the public and the police.
Last month he said he wanted to "send a message" to young people that using the substance was "unacceptable".
Class C includes substances such as tranquilisers, some painkillers, GHB (so-called "liquid ecstasy") and ketamine - from class B. Possession of class C drugs is treated largely as a non-arrestable offence.
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Secret filming of cannabis on sale in Camden
Shadow home secretary David Davis said that the government's reversal of its earlier decision showed the downgrading of cannabis had been a mistake and accused ministers of "dithering".
Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman Chris Huhne said that, as its advice had been disregarded, ministers should disband the advisory council of experts and replace it with an advisory council of "tabloid newspaper editors".
Labour MP Chris Mullin, who was chairman of the Commons home affairs select committee when it recommended that cannabis was downgraded to class C, said: "The government should follow the advice of the experts rather than that of the tabloids."
But Marjorie Wallace, chief executive of the mental health charity SANE, welcomed Ms Smith's decision, adding: "We believe there are too many casualties to await the results of further education and research."
However, Martin Barnes, chief executive of DrugScope, said: "There is no evidence that reclassifying cannabis to Class B will reduce levels of use, levels of harm or the availability of the drug."
PENALTIES FOR DRUG DEALING AND POSSESSION
Drug class Type of drug Possession Dealing
Class A Ecstasy, LSD, heroin, cocaine, crack, magic mushrooms, amphetamines (if prepared for injection). Up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine or both. Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Class B Amphetamines, Methylphenidate (Ritalin), Pholcodine. Up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine or both. Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Class C Cannabis, tranquilisers, some painkillers, Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), Ketamine. Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine or both. Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both
Source: Home Offfice
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PM 'stands by stance on cannabis'
Police reconsider cannabis stance
Top ministers admit cannabis use
Cannabis laws set to be reviewed
Cannabis factories 'found weekly'
Don't use cannabis - Cameron
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Cannabis use
Does an MP's past drug use matter?
'Month of cannabis terrified me'
Homes turned into 'drug factories'
Q&A: Cannabis and health
Q&A: Cannabis guidelines
HAVE YOUR SAY
Should cannabis be reclassified?
RELATED INTERNET LINKS
Home Office
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FROM OTHER NEWS SITES
Daily Mail Cannabis upgrade made official after Labour ignores drug advisers - 1 hr ago
Guardian Unlimited Smith upgrades cannabis to class B - 2 hrs ago
IC Essex Cannabis upgraded to class B drug - 2 hrs ago
The Scotsman Cannabis law to be toughened - 3 hrs ago
Sky News Drugs Body Makes Cannabis Decision 03/04/08 - 4 hrs ago
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Cannabis laws to be strengthened
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Hyvä tietää: Englannissa vaarallisimmat huumeet kuuluvat A-luokkaan. Tämä tarkoittaa myös sitä, että A-luokan huumeista saa kovimmat rangaistukset. Vaarallisuus ja rangaistukset laskevat B-luokan kautta mentäessä C-luokkaan. Käytännössä Englannissa huumeet on luokiteltu vaarallisuutensa mukaan.
Lainausmerkeissä suorat lainaukset nimim. Suomennettavaa viestistä. Lainauksen jälkeen vapaa suomennos tekstipätkästä.
"Cannabis was downgraded to Class C under Tony Blair
Cannabis is to be reclassified as a class B drug, Jacqui Smith has said. "
Kannabis luokiteltiin C-luokan huumeeksi Tony Blairin aikana.
Jacqui Smith haluisi nostaa kannabiksen B-luokan huumeeksi.
"The home secretary said she wanted to reverse Tony Blair's 2004 downgrading of the drug because of "uncertainty" over its impact on mental health."
Kannabis tulisi palauttaa B-luokan huumeeksi johtuen "epävarmuuksista" sen vaikutuksesta mielenterveyteen, sanoi ministeri Smith.
"Her statement to MPs came despite the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs' review - commissioned by Gordon Brown - saying it should stay class C."
Ministeri Smith haluaa nostaa kannabiksen B-luokan huumeeksi vastoin Gordon Brownin johtaman neuvoa-antavan elimen lausuntoa.
"Since cannabis was downgraded there has been widespread concern about the increased prevalence of stronger "skunk" varieties."
Kannabiksen siirryttyä C-luokan huumeeksi on sen voimakkuuden kasvu aiheuttanut huolia.
"the drug was nearly three times stronger than in 1995."
[Ministeri Smith sanoo:]Kannabis on nykyään kolme kertaa voimakkaampaa kuin 1995.
"In its report, Cannabis: Classification And Public Health, the advisory council described cannabis as a "significant public health issue".
But it said it should still remain a class C drug, as the risks were not as serious as those of class B substances, such as amphetamines and barbiturates."
Raportissa "kannabiksen laillistaminen ja julkinen terveydenhuolto" sanotaan kannabiksen olevan selvästi julkisen terveydenhuollon ongelma, mutta silti raportti suosittelee kannabiksen pitämistä C-luokan huumeena, eroaahan kannabis B-luokan huumeista merkittävästi.
"However, Martin Barnes, chief executive of DrugScope, said: "There is no evidence that reclassifying cannabis to Class B will reduce levels of use, levels of harm or the availability of the drug.""
Martin Barnes, DrugScopen johtaja [suom. huom. drugscope voitaisiin käsittääkseni verrata Päihdelinkkiin, kyseessä on puolueeton asiantuntijajärjestö] sanoo, ettei ole todisteita sille, että kannabiksen siirtäminen B-luokan huumeeksi vähentäisi käyttöä, ongelmia tai kannabiksen saatavuutta.
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