Prison over-crowding? Let’s start by decriminalising drugs

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Prison over-crowding? Let’s start by decriminalising drugs

When we prohibit substances, we do not eliminate them; we simply empower those who profit from their illegal trade ~ Mark Mcewan As we confront the reality of overcrowded prisons, an opportunity emerges to re-imagine our entire approach to incarceration, but especially the part played by drug policy. The old paradigms have perpetuated injustice and suffering for far too long. Let us be unequivocal: no human being should be imprisoned for non-vio…