Cannabis

Question 1

Is cannabis legal in the UK

Answer 1

No

Question 2

Where is cannabis legal

Answer 2

Legalised possession in many places for personal recreation or medical use

Sale legalised in Canada and Uruguay

Question 3

Where has possession of cannabis for personal use been decriminalised

Answer 3

Portugal

• the offender receives a warning and assistance rather than a severe penalty

Question 4

How many years can you get in prison for possession of cannabis

Answer 4

Up to 5 years, however sentences are typically lighter- fine or a discharge

Question 5

How many years can you get in prison for having a supply of cannabis in the uk

Answer 5

Up to 14

Question 6

What may vary in society which can reflect in the laws surrounding cannabis?

Answer 6

Norms values and attitudes

Question 7

Individualism-

Answer 7

Societies with individualistic tendencies view personal use of cannabis as a personal freedom as its an individuals right to do as they wish with their body

Question 8

Different ideas on how to control drug use

Answer 8

‘Tough stance’ - deter people from taking them
Favouring severe criminal penalties

Legislation/decriminalisation
Take cannabis out of the hands of suppliers to reduce the harm
Enabling users to get help for their problem