Drug Policy

Activism

Siân Berry: ‘The war on drugs is a war of racial prejudice‘

Reform now — With drug-related deaths at a high in London and Black people still being unfairly targeted by drug policing, co-leader of the Green Party and Mayor of London candidate Siân Berry makes the case for urgent decriminalisation.

Written by: Siân Berry

Activism

How coke and MDMA could be legally sold

Reform now — The push to relax drugs laws is gaining momentum globally, with Oregon becoming the first state to decriminalise. But what would a legalised market in the UK actually look like?

Written by: Jonny Winship

Clubbing

Why closing London’s iconic Fabric nightclub will not protect clubbers

Save Fabric — Cities such as Amsterdam have shown that harm-reduction strategies save lives without forcing venues to close. Why can’t London learn from them?

Written by: Ashley Manning

Reportage

Secret Garden Party is the first UK festival to introduce official drug testing service

What’s in your baggy? — Secret Garden Party festival offered festivalgoers the opportunity to have their drugs tested to help avoid overdoses and poisonings.

Written by: Alex King

Reportage

Research finds majority of UK MPs now support medical marijuana use

Is legalisation in sight? — A poll conducted by innovative drugs pressure group VolteFace finds overwhelming cross-party support for the legalisation of medical marijuana in the UK House of Commons.

Written by: Alex King

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