Pubdate: Sun, 09 Nov 2014
Source: Daily Telegraph (UK)
Copyright: 2014 Telegraph Media Group Limited
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Author: George K McMillan

BRITAIN NEEDS TOUGHER DRUGS LAWS

SIR  The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, claims that our "tough" 
drugs control policy is failing and advocates a "smarter" approach, 
abolishing prison sentences for drug addicts and concentrating on treatment.

These and other policies dealing with offenders are not working as 
well as they should because of the dithering of our political leaders 
with regards to punishment, treatment and rehabilitation.

Drug addicts and abusers should not be left out in society to fend 
for themselves. Some kind of custodial remedy must apply, whether it 
be in prison or a secure hospital. If they go back to drugs when they 
are released, they should be returned to custody.

Far more resources should be devoted to stamping out drug 
trafficking, with dealers and importers facing severe sentences. The 
present "tough" policy is a misnomer. We need to be much, much 
tougher on dealers and users if we are to banish the drug trade once 
and for all.

George K McMillan

Perth
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