Drug crime survey garners more than 850 responses

MORE than 850 people have given their opinions on how the island’s legal system handles drug crime as part of a survey, which closes next week.

Published Mar 7, 2022

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The survey allows people to have their views heard on non-punitive approaches to possession and use of small quantities of illegal drugs.

It aims to gather views on current penalties for possession and use of small quantities of drugs, harms associated with approaches focused on punishment, and alternative and non-punitive options.

The review has been made a priority under the government work plan.

More broadly the plan sets out to foster a safe, just and tolerant society, and explore initiatives to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of people who use drugs, their families and friends, and the wider community. The survey results will help inform both the Home Affairs and Health & Social Care committees before they make recommendations to the States.

n The survey can be completed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/alternativeapproaches-illegaldrugs. It closes next Friday.