It follows reports the home secretary was considering upgrading cannabis to a Class A drug.
According to the Sunday Times, Ms Braverman was also alarmed at evidence linking cannabis to mental and physical health issues and believes deterrence is crucial.Peter Reynolds, the president of Clear, which campaigns against the prohibition of cannabis, said the proposal would increase crime, violence and child exploitation.
Scottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf was also critical of the idea, describing it as "regressive" and "dangerous". The SNP politician said one of the first things he would want to do if Scotland became independent would be to implement a "progressive" approach to dealing with drug use to "break the cycle of poverty" and substance abuse.
The penalties for possession of a Class A drug include an unlimited fine and up to seven years in prison.Sentences for Class B drugs are up to five years for possession and up to 14 years for supply or production."Our priority is on cracking down on illegal drugs and the crime they drive. We've launched a drug strategy backed by record investment to deliver a whole-system approach to tackling supply and demand.
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