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Will Weed Be Legal In The UK Soon? This New Pro-Drug Reform Party Is Trying To Make It Happen

Submitted by Marijuana News on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 22:51

Cannabis is still an illegal, Class B drug in the United Kingdom — possession could result in up to five years in prison — but U.K. citizens are drawing inspiration from U.S. states like Colorado in their fight for drug reform. In February, a British political party called Cannabis is Safer than Alcohol (CISTA) formed and echoed the economic benefits that Colorado has enjoyed, benefits like job production and increases in tax revenue. If marijuana has all of these benefits and is potentially safer than alcohol, why isn’t weed legal in the U.K. yet?

CISTA, which officially registered in March, promoted the legalization, regulation, and taxation of cannabis because of its economic benefits. According to The Independent, legal marijuana could raise £900 million ($1.4 billion) and cut the national deficit by £1.25billion ($1.9 billion). CISTA also said the “war on drugs” only served to drive underground production and sales. Last summer also saw...

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