article_snippet: The Lib Dems’ new policy would end prosecutions for people caught with small amounts of drugs for ‘personal use’.
article_snippet: The Lib Dems’ new policy would cover all drugs.
article_snippet: Yesterday's announcement follows a controversial ‘research’ project ordered by Lib Dem Home Office ministers, which used taxpayers’ money to study drugs policy around the world.
article_snippet: the Lib Dems seized on parts of the report suggesting decriminalisation in countries like Portugal cut the health damage caused by drugs.
article_snippet: ■CANNABIS could be available on the NHS under Liberal Democrat plans.
article_snippet: Under the proposals, doctors would be able to prescribe the drug for medicinal reasons.