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The three articles below are by Edward Ellison, former head of Scotland Yard drugs Squad, Transform Patron and Great Britain director for LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition). They reflect his personal views on drug law reform (The Guardian debate includes contributions from Janet Betts). See Edward Ellisons's personal website
A debate on legalisation of drugs, with a focus on ecstasy, between Edward Ellison and Janet Betts (mother of Leah Betts).
The former operational head of Scotland Yard Drugs Squad lays out his views as a parent on the failure of prohibition and the importance of legalisation and regulation.
An exploration on the need for drug legalisation. "We can take the criminal out of the supply chain, and reduce demand by economic means and by education. We cannot do it by policing. Lord knows we have been trying long enough."
This article written by Tessa Jowell talks of smoking, drinking and gambling and how regarding these "Prohibition does not work" and therefore the "government has three basic choices: we can prohibit, regulate or leave it to the market."
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