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The number of countries legalising and regulating cannabis is increasing, but the UK is lagging behind. The arguments for legalisation and regulation have been discussed for many years. The approach of 'War on Drugs' has been a failure in all aspects. With the aim of creating a drug-free world, it has instead been counterproductive. Cannabis is now more potent and easily accessible than ever before. The number of users has increased fivefold since the Misuse of Drugs Act was introduced in 1971. The organised crime groups in control of the £3 billion market are making more profit than ever before. What's worse, they are resorting to child exploitation and people trafficking for more profits. Millions of people have been stopped and searched for cannabis, and thousands still receive criminal records for minor offences, disproportionately affecting those from poor, Black, and minority communities. The failures of the 'War on Drugs' and the debate around alternative approaches are seen in cities.

We are collaborating with Amsterdam to support a network of cities implementing innovative drug policies. This generational failure has led to a rapid global process of cannabis reform. Communities on every continent are taking control of the cannabis market. A wave of reform, which began in the Americas with Uruguay, has now reached 22 US states, Canada, and Mexico. In Europe, countries such as Germany, Luxembourg, Malta, Switzerland, Czechia, and the Netherlands are exploring the possibility of regulated legal availability. Similar debates are driving change in Australia, South Africa, and across the Caribbean. Legal regulation presents an opportunity to reduce the harm caused by the illegal market, by providing regulated, taxed, and labelled products through licensed outlets to adult users. Quality and potency controls can improve safety, and age restrictions can limit access to youth.

The billions of pounds in tax revenue and savings in the criminal justice system can be invested in socially positive projects, education on the risks of cannabis, and services for those who develop problems with its use. In the US, there have been innovative approaches to achieving social equity in the legal cannabis market. For instance, giving priority to people from communities most affected by the 'War on Drugs' when granting licenses to run cannabis businesses, instead of large corporations. We can learn from the failures of regulating alcohol and tobacco, including the importance of ensuring that corporate interests do not influence policy-making that should focus on the public good, not profits.

Will drugs ever be legalised in the UK, and how can we achieve it?

Scotland will soon open the UK's first safe drug consumption facility, and Bristol should be the next city to do so. The arguments for change are compelling, but the UK is falling behind. The new foreign secretary, David Lammy, has previously visited legal cannabis businesses in the US and has called for legalisation in the UK to support poor and marginalised communities. However, some politicians seem reluctant to make the necessary and sensible move, despite privately acknowledging its need. Their fears are unfounded. We can break away from the cycle of sensationalist drug war rhetoric in the media. Polls consistently show that around 50% of the population supports legalisation, and in major cities, this number is even higher, with over 60%. Although Keir Starmer has stated that he has no intention of legalising cannabis, politicians in other countries who once opposed it have now embraced reform. It is only a matter of time before cannabis is legalised in the UK, and we must ensure it happens sooner rather than later.

Bristol is well-positioned to lead the debate in the UK. The city has a unique history of progressive drug policies, such as implementing one of the first diversion programs in the UK, where people caught in possession of drugs can receive health interventions instead of criminal records. Bristol was also the first harm reduction city in the country and hosts the first Home Office-licenced drug-checking service. Transform Drug Policy Foundation, established in Bristol in the 1990s, has been actively involved in these local reforms and has led national and international discussions. Having worked with governments from Canada to Uruguay to develop legal frameworks for cannabis, Transform is now focusing on UK reform. Cities are at the forefront of both the failures of the 'War on Drugs' and the debate on alternatives.

In the UK, the Labour London Mayor has established a drugs commission, but it is Bristol that has the potential to be the leading example. The city has a solid majority of 70 councillors from parties explicitly supporting the legalisation of cannabis - eight Liberal Democrats and 34 Greens (plus a Green MP). Individual politicians from all parties also support legalisation, making cross-party support a viable goal in our city. Transform's new campaign, Legalise UK Cannabis, and crowdfunding aim to take advantage of the opportunity presented by a new government in a rapidly changing world. We have ambitious plans, including an economic analysis of the benefits of legalisation.

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By contributing to our cause, we will have the resources to launch a major campaign in the UK to push for the reform of cannabis laws.

With the growing public support for regulating cannabis, we aim to bring this matter to the forefront for both the people and policymakers.

With over 20 years of expertise in the UK and globally, we will collaborate directly with influential figures in the policy and law-making circles to make this change happen.

Your generous donation will enable us to:

• Collaborate with experts and communities affected by cannabis, to create a comprehensive blueprint for the responsible regulation of cannabis for adult use in the UK, along with a roadmap for its implementation.
• Conduct groundbreaking research that will outline the economic benefits of a regulated cannabis market in the UK, including cost savings and tax revenue. We will ensure that this research receives the attention of the new government and the general public.
• Enhance positive media coverage and public understanding of cannabis reforms.
• Evaluate global cannabis reforms and draw lessons for the UK on what has been successful and what has not.
• Foster bipartisan support in Parliament, promoting and informing discussions in both chambers, in all-party groups, and in select committees.
• We will also develop a Private Members Bill to serve as a focal point for cannabis reform in Westminster.

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