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Manx leaders will be asked to set up a panel of lay people to look at modernising drugs policy on the Isle of Man – including future regulation of cannabis.
Alex Allinson MHK will ask Tynwald to back setting up a citizen’s jury to look at the policy principles approved by politicians in 2024 aimed at reducing the harm caused by the substances.
During that debate, the home affairs minister said public consultation would be needed to take the principles forward.
However, Allinson said things had not progressed since the November 2024 vote, and a more considered approach was now needed.
That debate followed an independent review on the harms of illegal drugs, carried out on behalf of the Public Heath Directorate by Liverpool John Moores University in 2022.
Principles identified as core areas to work on were improvements to the treatment for drug-users, a change in the approach of dealing with drug offenders, and safeguarding children from exploitation.
Raising awareness to destigmatise drug users was also among the goals.
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