A new report on state's response to drug possession and decriminalisation has been published. Here's what it has to say

An expert group has submitted its report on changing the State’s response to drug possession. The Cabinet is due to discuss proposals based on the report tomorrow. Security Correspondent Cormac O'Keefe has obtained a copy and examines its findings.

An expert group has submitted its report on changing the State’s response to drug possession. The Cabinet is due to discuss proposals based on the report tomorrow. Security Correspondent Cormac O’Keeffe has obtained a copy and examines its findings.

The benefit of having senior public servants and other authorities examine significant legal changes is that it should be well informed, with access to expertise and insight. It should also have the plus that its recommendations are practical, implementable, and grounded in law.