Neil Woods, Time to end the war on drugs?

Neil Woods, former police officer and founder of LEAP UK, discusses the flaws of the war on drugs and the need for drug policy reformwith Ben Twomey, PTV's newest reporter.
He highlights the harm caused by current drug policing, including increased violence and the sharpening of organized crime. Woods argues for a shift towards regulatory control and a health-focused approach to drug use. He acknowledges the challenges faced by police officers who want to speak out against current drug policies and emphasizes the importance of police leadership in advocating for reform. Neil predicts that the UK could see a regulated market for heroin within a few years and a regulated market for recreational cannabis within six years.
Takeaways
Current drug policing is causing more harm than good, including increased violence and the strengthening of organized crime.
A shift towards regulatory control and a health-focused approach to drug use is needed.
Police officers face challenges in speaking out against current drug policies, but police leadership can play a crucial role in advocating for reform.
The UK could see a regulated market for heroin within a few years and a regulated market for recreational cannabis within six years.
Sound Bites
"Policing cannot impact on that, but it can change the behaviour of those operating within that marketplace."
"The UK really is standing out. You know, if you look at the stance of Police Scotland, for example, how they, for a point of principle, as much as the health need, decided that every single cop was going to carry naloxone."
"Heroin is the easiest drug to regulate because you don't even need any change in law. You just need to go back to the prescription model where doctors can prescribe to those people who use it problematically."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
03:23 The Flaws of the War on Drugs and the Need for Reform
08:11 The Harm Caused by Current Drug Policing
12:37 The Importance of Police Leadership in Advocating for Reform
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When it comes to drugs and policing there is not a more enlightened human being on this planet than Neil Woods - its about time that EVERYONE starts listening to him. He's right about everything he says.