Huge majority thinks 'war on drugs' has failed, new poll finds
Observer survey shows an increasing number of Britons want illegal drugs decriminalised
The Observer (UK)
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Sunday, October 5, 2014
An increasing proportion of Britons favours a more liberal approach to drugs and would support decriminalisation strategies, according to a comprehensive survey commissioned by the Observer. An overwhelming majority believes that the so-called "war on drugs" is futile, with 84% saying that the decades-long campaign by law enforcement agencies against the global narcotics trade can never be won. The proportion of Britons who believe certain drugs should be decriminalised has risen from 27% to 39% since 2008. (See also: Britain divided: how we really feel about drugs)
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