‘The war on drugs has failed’ - Calls for new approach for those caught with small amount of drugs
Lunchtime Live · Newstalk
January 15, 202417m 38s
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Show Notes
Drugs Minister Hildegarde Naughton said that those caught with a small amount of drugs should not end up in the criminal justice system.
Cannabis is currently included in an adult caution scheme that has led to a drop in the number of people brought to court in recent years for possession.
The minister now wants to look at the approach to other, harder drugs – what do you think about this approach?
Andrea was joined by listeners to discuss...