A Bill to provide for the reclassification of cannabis
The Bill would provide for the reclassification of cannabis as a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
30 October 2008
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This Bill would move cannabis up to Class B under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, meaning cannabis offences could be treated more seriously in law. It was introduced in the House of Commons by Sir Christopher Chope and is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons.
The bill has had its first reading in December 2007 and is presently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.
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10 Dec 2007
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