48. Liberal Democrats with Norman Baker
Why do politicians fear progressive drug policies? What policies have actually reduced drug use? and is a 50-year-old piece of legislation outdated? Find out, on the Drug Science Podcast.
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Show Notes
Norman Baker, described by our host, professor Nutt, as “the first and last truly honest politician” is a Liberal Democrat and former MP for Lewes in East Sussex. Following three years as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department of Transport he was promoted to Minister of State at the Home Office in 2013. However, rejection of many of his progressive suggestions including ones on drug policy e.g. legal use of medical cannabis for pain relief in cancer and multiple sclerosis patients, lead to his resignation from this position in 2014. Now, he advises the campaign for better transport in the UK and makes his voice heard by having authored multiple books including his autobiography “Against the Grain”. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about his interesting insights to UK politics and especially to UK’s drug policies.
Professor David Nutt, live in London
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Drug consumption rooms in Denmark
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