Cannabis, like cocaine or heroin, should be classified as a Class A drug, according to the new Home Secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suella Braverman has privately supported a group of Police and Crime Commissioners calling for harsher drug sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The maximum sentence for possession would be increased from five to seven years, with life in prison for supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last night, the Home Office confirmed that cannabis classification was “under review.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allies of Braverman say she opposes calls to decriminalise marijuana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She believes that deterrence is critical in halting the growing popularity of cannabis among teenagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We’ve got to scare people,” a source told the Sunday Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It comes after a group of PCCs argued last week at the Conservative conference that new cannabis health data indicated a need to re-evaluate the penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“If you look at the young people in treatment, the number one drug is cannabis,” said Dorset PCC David Sidwick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PM Liz Truss is said to be opposed to any changes to the law.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Cannabis, like cocaine or heroin, should be classified as a Class A drug, according to the new Home Secretary. Suella Braverman has privately supported a group of Police and Crime … <\/p>\n