PCCs back research warning on cannabis legalisation

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PCCs back research warning on cannabis legalisation

Conservative PCCs have backed research warning millions of people would use cannabis if it was legalised.

Date - 6th July 2022
By - Chris Smith

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A report predicting a huge increase in cannabis users if the drug is decriminalised has been supported by Conservative PCCs. Research by the Conservative-leaning think tank Civitas, claimed legalising cannabis would lead to a huge increase in...

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