Minister calls for focus on public health over criminal justice
It's important government helps people to understand the harms caused by drug use and make informed choices.
That's from the Justice and Home Affairs Minister after a report into drug harms was backed by Tynwald.
The document calls for a greater focus on public health instead of criminal justice, and discusses the possibility of regulating some drugs in a similar way to alcohol and tobacco in the future:
Jane Poole-Wilson says educating the public is crucial:
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