Where are we in the fight against cannabis

2009.03.13

Founded in 1999, The Legalise Cannabis Alliance, as a political party has contested over 70 elections, trying to ensure "hemp" be legalised.  The LCA is the largest group in the UK campaigning for the legalisation of pot.
Our policy concentrates on the legalisation of the use and supply of the drug in the United Kingdom. We are the largest group in Britain campaigning at this time. The population of the UK is among the most varied in the world, covering a multitude of different faiths and cultural ethnic backgrounds.We provide a means for campaigners to speak for themselves as well as an active forum so they can exchange views on a regular basis

The LCA raises money from donations and through it's memebership.. Cannabis related events are organised and supported.  We also broadcast news and put out regular newsletters.  We have formed our own lobby group to influence M.P.s and others. We are closely linked to the Cannabis Campaigners Guide.  You're invited to read our reports and watch our many videos related to the aim of Cannabis legalisation.

You can always show your support by signing our Aims and Principles, supporting our Challenge to the Government, and becoming a member of LCA.  Here's an example of a recent news item from the Uk:
An 18 year old man was recently arrested for smoking dope in a Douglas (I.O.M.) hotel with his friends.  He's now waiting to be sentenced by Michael Moyle, the High Bailiff, later this month.  Resident of Empire Terrace in Douglas, Mr Oliver J Hamon, admitted to possession and suplying the drug to his friends.   The prosecuting attorney, Andrew Turner, indicated that Police were involved in a search for a missing woman when they visited the Hotel on January 13th.  Entering the Hotel they smelt "skunk" and were confronted by a wall of smoke when Hamon opened his door in answer to their knock.  They court was informed that officers were obliged to open the windows in the room to allow the fumes to escape.  Inside they found three friends of Hamon smoking the weed as well as 1.5 grammes of the substance along with various smoking materials.  Hamon admitted the drug belonged to him and that he allowed his friends to use it. Mr Moyle, the prosecutor, ordered that a Community Service Report be organised.  Hamon was bailed to re-appear before the court on March 31st.  While enforcement goes on in the Uk, a recent European Commission report indicates that "no results" have been achieved in the ten years since a UN decision to clamp down on the supply and use of recreational drugs. According to an account in The European Observer (March 10th 2009)..."The study on which the report is based has found no evidence that the global drug problem has been reduced during the period from 1998 to 2007."
According to the Commission, not only has the situation not improved, it has also become far more complex since 1998.  Cannabis is now much more readily available and, again according to the report, hemp has become a "normal part" of young people's lives and more than 50% of people born after 1980 have tried it.