Written on 21 April 2017. Posted in Quotes, Support Don't Punish.

Criminal justice is a blunt tool

The UK Home Office acknowledges that the harshness of drug laws does not impact on drug use, but the risk of criminal charges can act as a barrier to seeking help…
…The criminal justice system has been used as a very blunt and uncaring tool…

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