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Tuesday, 23 October, 2001, 15:16 GMT 16:16 UK
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UK cannabis laws to be relaxed
Home Secretary David Blunket says there was no intention to disguise the announcement by revealing it in a Commons committee.

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Former shadow home secretary Ann Widdecombe: "It sends out a signal we are going to take a less serious view"   real 28k
Glen Smyth from the Metropolitan Police Federation: "No one should be under the illusion that it's a risk free drug"   real 28k
The BBC's Nick Robinson examines the political will for a change in the law   real 28k
UK cannabis laws to be relaxed
Home Secretary David Blunket says there was no intention to disguise the announcement by revealing it in a Commons committee.

Cannabis leaf
real 28k
Also:
Former shadow home secretary Ann Widdecombe: "It sends out a signal we are going to take a less serious view"   real 28k
Glen Smyth from the Metropolitan Police Federation: "No one should be under the illusion that it's a risk free drug"   real 28k
The BBC's Nick Robinson examines the political will for a change in the law   real 28k

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