Reader in Crimimology and Social Policy, University of Birmingham
Mark is a Reader in Criminology and Social Policy at the University of Birmingham. Prior to this he worked the Universities of Loughborough and Leeds. His first degree was in sociology at the University of Liverpool. His work mainly focuses on the scientific and political battles in drug policy making.
Germany decriminalised cannabis: why the UK should consider doing the same
Apr 09, 2024 12:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
The German government has approved new legislation which decriminalises cannabis. This policy allows over-18s to possess a maximum of 25 grams of cannabis for personal use and grow up to three plants at home. From...
Cannabis: increased schizophrenia risk in young people linked to both low and high use
Jan 26, 2022 04:48 am UTC| Health
An estimated 200 million people use cannabis across the world. Next to alcohol and tobacco, its the most widely used drug in many countries. But while many may no longer see cannabis as a risky or harmful substance, there...
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