Priest: Don't criminalise cannabis users

Recreational cannabis users must not be treated as criminals, a leading social campaigner said today.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2008 - 15:05

Recreational cannabis users must not be treated as criminals, a leading social campaigner said today.

Fr Peter McVerry said users of the illegal drug should not be targeted for prosecution.

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