Theresa May suppressed inquiry's recommendations that minor drug offences be decriminalised, former - Polidicks

[url]http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/dec/26/norman-baker-reveals-drugs-proposals-theresa-may-stripped-from-report[/url] [quote]Norman Baker, the Liberal Democrat MP and former Home Office minister, has accused the Tories of ignoring reality as he released the details of proposals to reform drug laws that were stripped from a government report by the home secretary. He said that drugs policy should be based "on evidence, not dogma" and that, although the Conservatives were opposed to liberalisation, they were losing the argument on the issue. Under pressure from the Lib Dems, the Home Office commissioned a report looking at the international evidence on the impact of legislation on drug use. Theresa May, the home secretary, made no secret of the fact that she had no enthusiasm for the project, and when it was published in October, with Baker taking the lead in publicising it, Conservative ministers signalled that they would ignore it. The report said international evidence suggested that tough drug laws had no impact on drug use. The factors affecting drug use were "more complex and nuanced than legislation and enforcement alone", it said. The document focused on analysis and did not contain policy recommendations. No 10 said at the time that government drug policy was working and there was nothing in the Home Office report that showed the government had to change tack. But Baker revealed on Friday that the original draft had contained policy recommendations that, on May's orders, had been removed prior to publication.[/quote] [url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30611157[/url] [quote]Former minister Norman Baker has released details of proposals for reforming drug laws which he says Home Secretary Theresa May suppressed. Home Office officials drew up the suggestions for a report published in October but withheld them from the final version, according to Mr Baker. A "Portuguese model" for treating rather than prosecuting minor drug offenders was among the plans, he says. But the Home Office has denied such a recommendation was ever made. The Lib Dem MP resigned as crime prevention minister in November, claiming Conservative colleagues had "repeatedly blocked" the release of departmental research. In a letter to Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on Saturday, Mr Baker urged his party leader to consider adopting three measures for reducing harmful drug use: - Treating addicts with prescribed heroin under clinical supervision - A Portuguese model in which those who commit minor drug offences are offered treatment programmes rather than facing criminal charges - Medicinal use of cannabis for certain conditions.[/quote]

She's definitely a sith

Theresa May is such a miserable old cunt.

How the fuck does she still have any authority? doesn't like 99% of the UK hate the bitch?

I can't wait until somebody fires the fucking Dementor.

[QUOTE=Flapadar;46806396]She's definitely a sith[/QUOTE] She is literally Emperor Palpatine. Literally hope she just drops off the face of the planet.

This is, what, the third major study that she's suppressed just because it goes against the Tory manifesto? She should be thrown out of Parliament.

Can our current government just fuck off and get fully replaced already?

[QUOTE=Source;46807493]How the fuck does she still have any authority? doesn't like 99% of the UK hate the bitch?[/QUOTE] Just hating someone doesn't remove them from power unfortunately. We're stuck with her until someone finds all the Horcruxes.

[QUOTE=Jamsponge;46809223]This is, what, the third major study that she's suppressed just because it goes against the Tory manifesto? She should be thrown out of Parliament.[/QUOTE] Well, yeah she should, but she won't. I mean who really cares about this, how about the fact that information relevant to a government inquiry into child abuse has mysteriously disappeared and that she's appointed two people involved in the inquiry to chair it and now cause they can't find anyone to chair it they're looking to drop it to restart the inquiry? The whole thing's a shambles whenever she's involved now.

[QUOTE=Flapadar;46806396]She's definitely a sith[/QUOTE] Sheev May

The worst thing is that Theresa May will also be gunning for the leadership of the Conservative party when Cameron chooses to leave, god forbid.

[QUOTE=The mouse;46809654]The worst thing is that Theresa May will also be gunning for the leadership of the Conservative party when Cameron chooses to leave, god forbid.[/QUOTE] Out of curiosity, what is her stance on immigration and the EU?

[QUOTE=Stopper;46809727]Out of curiosity, what is her stance on immigration and the EU?[/QUOTE] Star wars when anakin kills the children. That.

[QUOTE=Stopper;46809727]Out of curiosity, what is her stance on immigration and the EU?[/QUOTE] "We have a wonderful place called Alderaan for all our new immigrants!"

[QUOTE=Stopper;46809727]Out of curiosity, what is her stance on immigration and the EU?[/QUOTE] She will dissolve the EU and bring peace to her new empire

Whats the point of commissioning a report if youre already set on ignoring it What a fucking waste of time and money "- Treating addicts with prescribed heroin under clinical supervision - A Portuguese model in which those who commit minor drug offences are offered treatment programmes rather than facing criminal charges - Medicinal use of cannabis for certain conditions." How can anyone disagree with these recommendations it literally blows my mind

[QUOTE=Harry3;46815508]Whats the point of commissioning a report if youre already set on ignoring it What a fucking waste of time and money "- Treating addicts with prescribed heroin under clinical supervision - A Portuguese model in which those who commit minor drug offences are offered treatment programmes rather than facing criminal charges - Medicinal use of cannabis for certain conditions." How can anyone disagree with these recommendations it literally blows my mind[/QUOTE] the point is to be seen to be doing something which is 90% of what you do as a politician

[QUOTE=Harry3;46815508]Whats the point of commissioning a report if youre already set on ignoring it What a fucking waste of time and money "- Treating addicts with prescribed heroin under clinical supervision - A Portuguese model in which those who commit minor drug offences are offered treatment programmes rather than facing criminal charges - Medicinal use of cannabis for certain conditions." How can anyone disagree with these recommendations it literally blows my mind[/QUOTE] The whole report was a bit of a political football game. The Lib Dems commissioned it to force the Conservatives to explain why they wouldn't do what it said, and the Conservatives responded by suppressing its recommendations.

And there's no way to force her out despite the ENTIRE COUNTRY hating her? Shit's fucked.

I'm going to say a controversial opinion here and see what the consensus is. Is it possible some people (especially younger users) get involved with drugs on ANY level, be it prescription, cannabis, powders or needles, because it is illegal? I know we all get that adrenaline rush in breaking the rules from time to time and I'm curious to know if that's really part of the high from early drug users. Defiance and rebellion.

[QUOTE=Alyx Zark;46820296]I'm going to say a controversial opinion here and see what the consensus is. Is it possible some people (especially younger users) get involved with drugs on ANY level, be it prescription, cannabis, powders or needles, because it is illegal? I know we all get that adrenaline rush in breaking the rules from time to time and I'm curious to know if that's really part of the high from early drug users. Defiance and rebellion.[/QUOTE] Well I'm not 14 so no.

[QUOTE=Alyx Zark;46820296]I'm going to say a controversial opinion here and see what the consensus is. Is it possible some people (especially younger users) get involved with drugs on ANY level, be it prescription, cannabis, powders or needles, because it is illegal? I know we all get that adrenaline rush in breaking the rules from time to time and I'm curious to know if that's really part of the high from early drug users. Defiance and rebellion.[/QUOTE] It is possible, but at the same the illegality makes it undesirable for others. The point is people find, use and abuse drugs whether they are legal or not. Making them illegal simply drives the process underground and funds illegal organisations, puts the users at more risk and lead to loss of potential tax revenue. [editline]30th December 2014[/editline] I mean you can buy poppers from the off-license just down the street from where I live. They are sold as room odourisers and have "Not For Human Consumption" printed on them. People are always going to find loopholes or some way to circumvent the law one way or the other if there is a demand for it.

[QUOTE=Alyx Zark;46820296]I'm going to say a controversial opinion here and see what the consensus is. Is it possible some people (especially younger users) get involved with drugs on ANY level, be it prescription, cannabis, powders or needles, because it is illegal? I know we all get that adrenaline rush in breaking the rules from time to time and I'm curious to know if that's really part of the high from early drug users. Defiance and rebellion.[/QUOTE] much like people like to just have a drink for the sake of having a drink and unwinding, I like to smoke weed in that very same manner. there's no thrill from breaking any rule about it, just an enjoyment of unwinding and stress relief.

[QUOTE=HumanAbyss;46820661]much like people like to just have a drink for the sake of having a drink and unwinding, I like to smoke weed in that very same manner. there's no thrill from breaking any rule about it, just an enjoyment of unwinding and stress relief.[/QUOTE] I used to be the same way before I stopped outright. However, my question was more targeted towards the younger demographics of, say, 13-18 rather than an adult.