Legalisation of drugs could save UK £14bn, says study – The Guardian

Posted April 7th, 2009 in drug offences, news by sally

“The regulated legalisation of drugs would have major benefits for taxpayers, victims of crime, local communities and the criminal justice system, according to the first comprehensive comparison between the cost-effectiveness of legalisation and prohibition. The authors of the report, which is due to be published today, suggest that a legalised, regulated market could save the country around £14bn.”

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The Guardian, 7th April 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk