Cannabis

Question 1

Where is Cannabis illegal?

Answer 1

UK, possession can lead you to 5 years imprisonment and supply can lead you to 14 years

Question 1

Where is Cannabis legal?

Answer 1

Canada and Uruguay have legalised sales
some countries have decriminalised possession for personal use

Question 2

Why do different norms and values impact the law?

Answer 2

Societies with a greater emphasis on individual freedoms may see drug use as victimless or as an individual’s right to do as they wish with their body

Question 3

Why do different ideas about how best to control drug use impact the law?

Answer 3

Some lawmakers believe that the best way to prevent drugs causing harm is to take a tough stance to deter their use
Others believe legalisation or decriminalisation as a way to take cannabis out of the hands of criminal suppliers so it can reduce the harm by enabling users to get help