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cannabiscoalition.org archive of the cannabis coalition (uk)	Press Release Wednesday 16th Febuary 2000 Cannabis march goes ahead May 6th as Cabinet splits on Cannabis No victim - No crime The issue of Cannabis Prohibition divided Cabinet opinion yesterday as cannabis campaigners announced a combined 'End the prohibition of Cannabis March' and Carnival on Saturday May 6th, 2000. Describing government drug policy as "collapsing chaos" a spokesperson for the Cannabis Coalition pledged supporters would 'Dance upon the grave of Cannabis prohibition' at a combined March and Carnival in London on Saturday 6th May, 2000. The event will be part of a worldwide day of pro Cannabis action with over 50 cities in 18 countries confirmed to date. Cannabis advice offered to Cabinet drugs debate: 10 Downing Street, SW1. Wednesday 16th Feb 9.30 am - 12 pm. Cannabis Coalition representatives were at Downing Street prepared to offer their advice to the Prime Minister, Tony Blair and his colleagues. left: outside 10 Downing Street "We advise the Prime Minister that it is only rational to separate a harmless and beneficial herb from the problems associated with hard drugs". "Cannabis prohibition leads to increased hard drug abuse. A 'war on cannabis' is a war on everyone because it is continuing old, failed and unworkable drug policies (with a bigger budget) that threaten public heath and waste public resources. The only beneficiaries are a criminal underworld, lawyers and prison officers." The Prime Minister's concern about a confused public message on drugs should be directed to concern about achieving a policy that is effective and realistic. Avoiding the debate is neither. "Downing Streets own website* reports that there is now a considerable 'Cannabis Vote' at stake in the forthcoming London Mayoral elections; it is time the government listened to what all the research** has been telling them for years". * Downing St. Website: http://www.number- 10.gov.uk "Prohibition of cannabis does not work - not even for the prohibitionists". * Downing St website: http://www.number- 10.gov.uk /forum.as p?ForumId= 57&MessageId=2307 eg: Indian Army Report, 1905. Mayor La Guardia Report, New York, 1944. Baroness Wooton Report, London 1968. They all exonerated Cannabis. London Timetable Saturday May 6th 2000 1 pm - End the Prohibition of Cannabis March: Assemble in Kennington Park - Oval Tube. Departs 1.30pm sharp via Stockwell, Brixton to Brockwell Park. Bring humour, banners, drums etc 2 pm - Cannabis Carnival: stalls, hemp beer, clothes, food, speakers, comedy, performers, information, etc. Press line: 0171 637 7467 cannabis declaration - medical cannabis users guide - cannabis connections - cannabis network • famous cannabis users list • new deal for cannabis • ccnews • cannabis alliance - global connections • home affairs committee report • posters & banners • press/research info • press releases cannabis march & festival/coalition archives*/ (1998 - 2005): Establishment of coalition Sep 1998 - Clapham Common 1999 - Brockwell Park 2000 - Brockwell Park 2001 - Brockwell Park 2002 - Trafalgar Square 2002 - Brockwell Park 2003 - Brockwell Park 2004. Press releases. reports, photographs. flyers. posters. stickers. "Britain should be less a nation of shoppers and become more a nation of gardeners." Mary Jane, coalition supporter.* made in schmoo	global cannabis action

The issue of Cannabis Prohibition divided Cabinet opinion yesterday as cannabis campaigners announced a combined 'End the prohibition of Cannabis March' and Carnival on Saturday May 6th, 2000.

Describing government drug policy as "collapsing chaos" a spokesperson for the Cannabis Coalition pledged supporters would 'Dance upon the grave of Cannabis prohibition' at a combined March and Carnival in London on Saturday 6th May, 2000. The event will be part of a worldwide day of pro Cannabis action with over 50 cities in 18 countries confirmed to date.

Cannabis Coalition representatives were at Downing Street prepared to offer their advice to the Prime Minister, Tony Blair and his colleagues.

"We advise the Prime Minister that it is only rational to separate a harmless and beneficial herb from the problems associated with hard drugs".

"Cannabis prohibition leads to increased hard drug abuse. A 'war on cannabis' is a war on everyone because it is continuing old, failed and unworkable drug policies (with a bigger budget) that threaten public heath and waste public resources. The only beneficiaries are a criminal underworld, lawyers and prison officers."

The Prime Minister's concern about a confused public message on drugs should be directed to concern about achieving a policy that is effective and realistic. Avoiding the debate is neither.

"Downing Streets own website* reports that there is now a considerable 'Cannabis Vote' at stake in the forthcoming London Mayoral elections; it is time the government listened to what all the research** has been telling them for years".

** eg: Indian Army Report, 1905. Mayor La Guardia Report, New York, 1944. Baroness Wooton Report, London 1968. They all exonerated Cannabis.

1 pm - End the Prohibition of Cannabis March: Assemble in Kennington Park - Oval Tube. Departs 1.30pm sharp via Stockwell, Brixton to Brockwell Park. Bring humour, banners, drums etc

2 pm - Cannabis Carnival: stalls, hemp beer, clothes, food, speakers, comedy, performers, information, etc.

cannabis declaration - medical cannabis users guide - cannabis connections - cannabis network • famous cannabis users list • new deal for cannabis • ccnews • cannabis alliance - global connections • home affairs committee report • posters & banners • press/research info • press releases

cannabis march & festival/coalition archives/ (1998 - 2005):
Establishment of coalition Sep 1998 - Clapham Common 1999 - Brockwell Park 2000 - Brockwell Park 2001 - Brockwell Park 2002 - Trafalgar Square 2002 - Brockwell Park 2003 - Brockwell Park 2004. Press releases. reports, photographs. flyers. posters. stickers.

"Britain should be less a nation of shoppers and become more a nation of gardeners." Mary Jane, coalition supporter.

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