UK cannabis laws to be relaxed

Britain's stringent cannabis laws are to be relaxed next spring under proposals announced by the British Home Secretary.

UK cannabis laws to be relaxed
Wed, 24 Oct, 2001 - 10:57

Britain's stringent cannabis laws are to be relaxed next spring under proposals announced by the British Home Secretary.

David Blunkett says possession of cannabis should no longer be an arrestable offence and should be reclassified as a "Class C" drug.

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