BBCNEWS BBC News at Six June 4, 2024 17:24:00
Would it save lives? yeah. yes. critics of decriminalisation say that it normalises dangerous drugs use and puts money in the pockets of criminals. is that fair? i don't agree at all. i think it's important - to assume that we are dealing with a health condition, - with a disease, and we do not criminalise other diseases. in portugal, consumption of drugs is treated as a matter of public health, rather than criminal justice, but supply of drugs remains with criminals, and that poses big challenges for the police here on the streets. recently, this housing estate was a stronghold for dealers, t...