why cannabis laws vary Flashcards
why do the laws regarding cannabis vary?
. different norms and values
. different ideas on how to best control drug use
why does cannabis laws vary due to different norms and values?
different attitudes and values between societies.
those with greater emphasis on individual freedom may see drug use as victimless or their personal right.
why does cannabis laws vary due to different ideas on how to best control drug use?
countries who take tougher stance- often more conservative countries- often favour severe criminal penalties even for cannabis.
what do some countries believe in regard to cannabis?
believe that legalising cannabis be seen t take the cannabis out of the hands of criminal suppliers, reducing further harm
eg. gang violence (ripple effect)
