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Illegality of drugs puts trade in hands of gangs, says James Treadwell
A leading doctor this week called on the government to consider decriminalising drugs. Criminologist James Treadwell of the University of Leicester finds much to agree with.
In a parting email to members this week, outgoing president of the Royal College of Physicians, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, called on the Government to consider decriminalising drugs.
He said the blanket ban on drugs had failed to cut crime or improve health. Here is Dr James Treadwell's response:
