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SUMMARY:Bromsgrove: Take Drugs Seriously
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URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/bromsgrove-take-drugs-seriously/
LOCATION:Burcot Village Hall\, 340 Alcester Road\, Bromsgrove\, B60 1BH\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Anyone's Child%3A Families for Safer Drug Control":MAILTO:info@anyoneschild.org
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SUMMARY:Leicester: Take Drugs Seriously
DESCRIPTION:Leicester: Take Drugs Seriously \nCome along to our free event to learn about the impact of drugs in Leicester and how we can better protect our community. \nHear from experts in the field\, local families and stakeholders and engage in discussions on how we can address drug-related issues. \n• JS Rafaeli: Author of the acclaimed books Drug Wars and Good Cop Bad War\, co-written with a former undercover officer\, detailing the realities of UK drug policy.\n• Dr Judith Yates: A highly respected GP with decades of frontline experience in substance use in the Midlands\, and an advocate for health-based policies.\n• Debbie King: A retired Detective Inspector from Derbyshire Police\, now representing Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) UK\, offering a unique perspective from within policing as a mother\n• Jude Duncan: Leicester harm reduction lead with nearly 3 decades of experience in frontline drug services. \nJoin this in-person discussion about what a new approach to drugs could mean for Leicester\, your family and your community. \nPlease arrive from 6.00pm the event will start promptly at 6.30pm. \nThis charity event is free to attend\, but we warmly welcome any contributions on the night. A suggested donation of £5–£10 would be greatly appreciated. \nTickets available here
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/leicester-take-drugs-seriously/
LOCATION:Hansom Hall\, 50-54 Belvoir Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6QL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Take Drugs Seriously
ORGANIZER;CN="Anyone's Child%3A Families for Safer Drug Control":MAILTO:info@anyoneschild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260210T150055Z
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SUMMARY:Hampshire: Take Drugs Seriously
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URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/hampshire-take-drugs-seriously/
ORGANIZER;CN="Anyone's Child%3A Families for Safer Drug Control":MAILTO:info@anyoneschild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T213000
DTSTAMP:20240312T142658Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland: Take Drugs Seriously
DESCRIPTION:Come along to learn about the impact of drugs in Northern Ireland and how we can better protect our community. \nJoin the discussion about what a new approach to drugs could mean for Northern Ireland\, your family and your community. \nSpeakers include: \n\nDr Anne Cambpell\, Professor of Substance Use\, Co director DARN@qub\, Chair Uk Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs Recovery Committee\nDr Gillian Shorter\, Reader School of Psychology\nPenny McCanny\, Activist with Anyone’s Child: Families for Safer Drug Control (tbc)\nÓrfhlaith Campbell\, Drug Policy Reform Activist\nMegan Phair\, Invisible Traffic/Stop The Attacks\nSpeakers from Belfast Experts By Experience (B.E.B.E.)\n\nFollowed by a Question and Answer discussion. \nRegistration from 6.30pm. The event will start at 7.00pm \nRegister for your ticket here.
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/northern-ireland-take-drugs-seriously/
LOCATION:Queen’s University\, South Dining Hall\, Main Site\, University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Take Drugs Seriously
ORGANIZER;CN="Anyone's Child%3A Families for Safer Drug Control":MAILTO:info@anyoneschild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210928T210000
DTSTAMP:20251008T221709Z
CREATED:20251008T215615Z
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SUMMARY:West Yorkshire: Take Drugs Seriously
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URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/west-yorkshire-take-drugs-seriously-2/
LOCATION:St Chads Parish Centre\, Otley Road\, Leeds\, LS16 5JT
ORGANIZER;CN="Anyone's Child%3A Families for Safer Drug Control":MAILTO:info@anyoneschild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200910T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200910T210000
DTSTAMP:20251008T203244Z
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SUMMARY:Take Drugs Seriously: Drugs\, Trafficking and Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:Anyone’s Child: Families for Safer Drug Control and Transform Drug Policy Foundation are pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar ‘Take Drugs Seriously: Drugs\, Trafficking and Exploitation’. \nAbout this Event\nThis webinar coincides with the launch of our new briefing ‘Reforming drug policies to reduce trafficking and exploitation of vulnerable people’. \nThursday 10th September 20:00 GMT \nWe will be joined by: \n– Neil Woods\, author of bestseller ‘Good Cop: Bad War’ and Chairperson of Law Enforcement Action Partnership\n– Coletta Youngers\, Senior Fellow at the Washington Office on Latin America\n– Ester Kincová\, Transform Research and Policy Officer and co-author of the briefing \nTogether the panel will explore the interactions between drug policies and the trafficking and exploitation of vulnerable people. They will discuss whether alternative approaches to drug policy could deliver better outcomes and reduce harms. This will then be followed by a Q&A. \nThe webinar will be chaired by Jane Slater\, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Transform and Campaign Manager of Anyone’s Child.
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/take-drugs-seriously-drugs-trafficking-and-exploitation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200604T190000
DTSTAMP:20251124T165706Z
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SUMMARY:Anyone's Child Activist Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join our activist training webinar and become a campaigner for safer drug laws.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nWe are running an activist training webinar on Zoom for those wishing to develop their knowledge and campaigning skills around drug policy reform. We may not be able to meet with each other in person or our MPs at the moment but there is plenty we can do from home so please join us! \nThursday 4th June @ 6.00-7.00pm \nThe event will include short presentations from Jane Slater\, Transform’s Deputy CEO and Campaign Manager of Anyone’s Child\, and Steve Rolles \,Transform’s Senior Policy Analyst. We will be looking at how we can campaign together to show our politicians that the public increasingly supports reform of our failed drug laws. We will provide you with all the skills you need to campaign for change. \nThe training will be suitable for new activists. It will cover the basics of how to confidently make the case for legal regulation\, how to find common ground with your MP\, linking policy to the issues that matter to people\, and how to respond to challenging concerns. \nThe session will be participatory\, and we will be providing practical advice and materials to use when campaigning. \nHelp us end the drug war\, protect families and save lives today. \nFind out more about Anyone’s Child (www.anyoneschild.org) \n\nSecure your place here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anyones-child-activist-training-webinar-tickets-105389697422
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/anyones-child-activist-training-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anyone's Child%3A Families for Safer Drug Control":MAILTO:info@anyoneschild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200227T150000
DTSTAMP:20251124T165534Z
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SUMMARY:Activist Training: South West Wales - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Come to our Drug Policy reform training workshop and equip yourself to become an active campaigner for safer drug laws.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nBuilding upon the success of our three Regional Drug Policy Reform Meetings in South West Wales at the end of last year\, we are running two activist training days for those wishing to develop their knowledge and campaigning skills. \nThursday 27th February 9.30am-3.00pm. St Peter’s Civic Hall\, Nott Square\, Carmarthen\, SA31 1BA. \nWe will be looking at how we can campaign together to raise public awareness of the need for policy reform and to show our politicians and other representatives at different levels of government\, policing and the treatment services\, that there is widespread support for\, and evidence in favour of\, change. \nWe will provide you with skills and knowledge needed to campaign for change in South West Wales. The training will include practical advice\, short presentations\, interactive sessions\, and briefing materials to take home. There will be plenty of opportunity for active participation in presenting evidence and engaging in debate. \nThe training will be suitable both for those new to political lobbying and for more seasoned activists. It will cover the basics of how to make the case for the legal regulation of drug supply\, how to lobby politicians and other representatives\, how to find common ground with and convince your MP of the urgent need for change\, and how to link policy to local issues of public concern such as the spiralling numbers of drug related deaths in South West Wales\, the increase of drug consumption\, the abuse of children in County Lines\, the proliferation of complex and dangerous new drug types\, and the need for easier access to regulated drugs\, particularly cannabis\, for medical uses. Dedicated sessions will focus upon immediately necessary policy innovations in our region such as the provision of safe injecting and drug testing facilities and the use of heroin assisted treatment. \nHelp us to end the drug war\, protect families and save lives. The two Training Days will be followed by the formal launch of a South West Wales Drug Policy Reform Activist Group later in the spring which will campaign and organise events in South West Wales to spearhead reform. \n\nPlease register today for one of the training sessions.
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/activist-training-south-west-wales/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Civic Hall\, Nott Square\, Carmarthen\, SA31 1BA\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Anyone's Child%3A Families for Safer Drug Control":MAILTO:info@anyoneschild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200124T210000
DTSTAMP:20251008T203024Z
CREATED:20191213T110726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T203024Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Take Drugs Seriously - Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Dr Suzi Gage\, psychologist and host of the popular ‘Say Why to Drugs’ podcast will be launching her new book Say Why to Drugs. \nSuzi will discuss what drugs are\, how they are used\, and the role of drug policy in discussion with James Nicholls\, CEO of Transform Drug Policy Foundation. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions about the book\, the podcast and the future of drug policy. \nTickets £3 from Foyles.
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/bristol-take-drugs-seriously-book-launch/
LOCATION:Foyles\, Cabot Circus\, SU21 Brigstowe Street\,\, Bristol\, BS1 3BH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200123T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200123T220000
DTSTAMP:20251124T165223Z
CREATED:20191213T110310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T165223Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol: Take Drugs Seriously - The Big Debate
DESCRIPTION:From 5pm – Free exhibition\nYour chance to see the latest research and insights into drug use\, supply and harm reduction. Includes presentations and interactive exhibits on addiction\, drug cultures\, drug markets\, psychedelics\, opioid use and more. Speak to experts\, see new perspectives\, and view a mock-up safer drug consumption facility. \n7:30pm – Public lecture\nFormer government drug adviser and leading drugs researcher Professor David Nutt will talk about his experience in drug policy\, and how it should change. \n8pm – Panel debate\nLeading local politicians and practitioners including Councillor Asher Craig (Deputy Mayor of Bristol)\, Professor David Nutt (Imperial College\, London) and Maggie Telfer (CEO of Bristol Drugs Project)\, will answer questions from the audience and discuss how Bristol can lead the way in innovative drug policy. \nTickets for the lecture and debate in advance or on the door £5.
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/bristol-take-drugs-seriously/
LOCATION:Colston Hall\, Colston Street\, Bristol\, BS1 5AR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191129T210000
DTSTAMP:20251008T202810Z
CREATED:20191010T141844Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester: Take Drugs Seriously
DESCRIPTION:Drugs can be dangerous. But does banning them cause more harm than good? Come along to learn about the impact of drugs in Manchester and whether legal regulation could better protect our communities and families.\n\nJoin the discussion about what a new approach to drugs could mean for your family and your community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nPanel discussion with local Parliamentary candidate Rebecca Long-Bailey\, Neil Woods Chair of LEAP and author of Good Cop Bad War\, families from Anyone’s Child\, Chris Brady from the Loop and Chair: Jane Slater\, Deputy CEO Transform Drug Policy Foundation.
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/manchester-take-drugs-seriously-3/
LOCATION:The Lowry\, The Quays\, Salford\, M50 3AZ\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Anyone's Child%3A Families for Safer Drug Control":MAILTO:info@anyoneschild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191121T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191121T203000
DTSTAMP:20251008T203137Z
CREATED:20191018T093950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T203137Z
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SUMMARY:West Midlands Take Drugs Seriously: Activist Training
DESCRIPTION:Come and join our training workshop and become an active campaigner for safer drug laws.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nWe will be looking at how we can campaign together to show our politicians that the public increasingly supports reform. We will provide you with all the skills you need to campaign for change. \nThe training will be suitable for new activists. It will cover the basics of how to confidently make the case for legal regulation\, how to find common ground with your MP\, linking policy to the issues that matter to people\, and how to respond to challenging concerns. \nThe session will be very active and participatory\, while also providing practical advice and materials to use when campaigning. \nHelp us end the drug war\, protect families and save lives today. \nFind out more about Anyone’s Child (www.anyoneschild.org)
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/west-midlands-take-drugs-seriously-activist-training/
LOCATION:George Fox Room\, The Priory Rooms Meeting & Conference Centre\, 40 Bull Street\, Birmingham\, B4 6AF\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Anyone's Child%3A Families for Safer Drug Control":MAILTO:info@anyoneschild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191011T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191011T210000
DTSTAMP:20251008T203605Z
CREATED:20190722T153332Z
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SUMMARY:Cardigan: Take Drugs Seriously
DESCRIPTION:Drugs can be dangerous. But does banning them cause more harm than good? Come along to learn about the impact of drugs in Cardigan and whether legal regulation could better protect our communities and families. \nJoin the discussion about what a new approach to drugs could mean for our region for your family and your environment. This meeting has the support of Ben Lake MP who will be in attendance. \nFri 11th Oct\, 7.00-9.00pm. The Guild Hall\, Cardigan\, SA43 1JL \nSPEAKERS INCLUDE: \nNeil Woods: Law Enforcement Action Partnership (ex undercover Police Officer working with\nDrug Gangs). \nJudith Yates: GP Board member of International Doctors for Healthier Drug Policies. \nJane Slater: Deputy CEO of Transform Drug Policy Foundation and Campaign Manager of Anyone’s Child. \nYou will also hear from Raychel Lewis\, who’s former partner\, Kevin\, died of a drug overdose. \nThis will be followed by a question and answer discussion. \nFind out more about Anyone’s Child: Families for Safer Drug Control \nThis is a free charity event but donations will be gratefully recieved. Refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/cardigan-take-drugs-seriously/
LOCATION:The Guild Hall\, Cardigan\, SA43 1JL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191004T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191004T210000
DTSTAMP:20251008T203905Z
CREATED:20190724T151310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T203905Z
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SUMMARY:Newcastle Emlyn: Take Drugs Seriously
DESCRIPTION:Drugs can be dangerous. But does banning them cause more harm than good? Come along to learn about the impact of drugs in Carmarthen and whether legal regulation could better protect our communities and families. \nJoin the discussion about what a new approach to drugs could mean for our region for your family and your environment. This meeting has the support of Newcastle Emlyn MP who will be in attendance. \nFri 4th Oct\, 7.00-9.00pm. Holy Trinity Church Community Hall\, Newcastle Emlyn\, SA38 9BX \nSPEAKERS INCLUDE: \nNeil Woods: Law Enforcement Action Partnership (ex undercover Police Officer working with\nDrug Gangs). \nJane Slater: Deputy CEO of Transform Drug Policy Foundation and Campaign Manager of Anyone’s Child. \nAmanda Edwards: who’s nephew\, Ira\, died of a drug overdose. \nThis will be followed by a question and answer discussion. \nFind out more about Anyone’s Child: Families for Safer Drug Control \nThis is a free charity event but donations will be gratefully recieved. Refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/newcastle-emlyn-take-drugs-seriously/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Church Community Hall\, 3 Station Rd\, Newcastle Emlyn\, SA38 9BX\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Anyone's Child%3A Families for Safer Drug Control":MAILTO:info@anyoneschild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190924T140000
DTSTAMP:20251008T203943Z
CREATED:20190919T141806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T203943Z
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SUMMARY:Drug Policy for the 21st Century: How can Labour Prioritise Health and Development in its Approach to Drugs
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Labour Party Conference with Health Poverty Action \nThe so called ‘war on drugs’ is collapsing. From Canada to Portugal\, Bolivia to New Zealand\, countries around the world\, are replacing outdated drug policies that destroy people’s health and livelihoods with alternatives such as decriminalisation and legal regulation. \nThese reforms have huge potential to protect health and human rights\, and repair the years of damage caused by of prohibition.  But they must put people’s rights at the forefront to avoid putting power in the hand of big business who are likely to prioritise profit over people. \nJoin us to debate what drug policy reforms need to look like to reduce inequality and protect people’s health\, and how Labour can champion both domestic and international development policies that promote people and public health. \nSpeakers include: \n\nJon Ashworth – Shadow Secretary of State for Health\nDavid Lammy MP\nPat Hudson – Anyone’s Child\nMartin Drewry – Health Poverty Action\nUmzimbuvu Farmers Support Network
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/drug-policy-for-the-21st-century-how-can-labour-prioritise-health-and-development-in-its-approach-to-drugs/
LOCATION:The Grand\, Pavillion
ORGANIZER;CN="Transform Drug Policy Foundation":MAILTO:info@transformdrugs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190913T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190913T210000
DTSTAMP:20251008T204009Z
CREATED:20190724T151110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T204009Z
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SUMMARY:Carmarthen: Take Drugs Seriously
DESCRIPTION:Drugs can be dangerous. But does banning them cause more harm than good? Come along to learn about the impact of drugs in Carmarthen and whether legal regulation could better protect our communities and families. \nJoin the discussion about what a new approach to drugs could mean for our region for your family and your environment. This meeting has the support of Simon Hart MP who will be in attendance. \nFri 13th Sep\, 7.00-9.00pm. St Peter’s Civic Hall\, Nott Square\, Carmarthen\, SA31 1BA. \nSPEAKERS INCLUDE: \nNeil Woods: Law Enforcement Action Partnership (ex undercover Police Officer working with\nDrug Gangs). \nRob Barker Williams: Training Coordinator\, Barod. Expert on Overdose Prevention Centres. \nJane Slater: Deputy CEO of Transform Drug Policy Foundation and Campaign Manager of Anyone’s Child. \nYou will also hear from Pat Hudson\, who’s son\, Kevin\, died of a drug overdose. \nThis will be followed by a question and answer discussion. \nFind out more about Anyone’s Child: Families for Safer Drug Control \nThis is a free charity event but donations will be gratefully recieved. Refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/carmarthen-take-drugs-seriously/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Civic Hall\, Nott Square\, Carmarthen\, SA31 1BA\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Anyone's Child%3A Families for Safer Drug Control":MAILTO:info@anyoneschild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190906T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190906T213000
DTSTAMP:20251008T204054Z
CREATED:20190827T150549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T204054Z
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SUMMARY:UK Policy\, Race\, Cannabis & Business
DESCRIPTION:UK POLICY\, RACE\, CANNABIS & BUSINESS \nBlaksox\, Transform Drugs Policy Foundation\, Operation Black Vote & Stopwatch come together\, supported by Father 2 Father\, Manhood Academy Global & Viv Ahmun to organise a ground breaking panel on UK Drugs policy reform hosting Shaleen Title\, an Attorney and Drugs Commissioner from the US . Book your place now! \n \n“Black people are nine times more likely to be stopped and searched for drugs. In the capital\, the chances of a BAME person being arrested for the possession of cannabis is 3.4 times that of a white person. Taking cannabis out of the hands of street dealers and putting it behind the counter in shops with security guards and ID requirements would help protect those under 18.” \nDavid Lammy MP \n“Our community has disproportionately suffered from the UK’s irrational drugs legislation (violence\, criminalisation and mental ill health). We must ensure that when the UK’s drugs legislation finally catches up with the rest of the progressive world\, our young men and the wider black community do not miss out on the financial returns to be had from taxation and business opportunities\, as we have seen in America.” \nViv Ahmun\, Founder Blaksox \nShaleen Title – Keynote Speaker is an Indian-American drug policy activist and attorney who currently serves as one of five commissioners on the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission\, the agency tasked with regulating legal and medical marijuana in the commonwealth. Described as “the people’s weed watchdog” in Boston Magazine’s 2019 Power List\, she has won several awards for her advocacy work and her efforts to make the cannabis industry more fair and inclusive. \nSir Simon Woolley CBE is the director and co-founder of Operation Black Vote (OBV)\, a non-partisan and not-for-profit national organisation established in 1996 to address the British black and ethnic minority democratic deficit. He is a Board member of the Open Society Foundation’s Global Drugs Policy Program and was appointed Chair of the Race Disparity Unit launched by the former Prime Minister\, Theresa May. \nLee Jasper is a former Deputy Mayor of London and arguably the UK’s most prominent Black social commentator with an extensive national and international network. He was the Director for Policing and Equalities and served on the London Criminal Justice Board (2000-2008) and is a former Home Office Advisor on Policing (1998 – 2008). Jasper has played a key role in founding many national social action organisations\, including Operation Black Vote. \nKatrina Ffrench is the CEO of Stopwatch \nJane Slater (Chair) is the Deputy Director of Transform \nAyodeji Adeoshun is a Barrister \nViv Ahmun is the futurist and founder of Blaksox\, co-Director of Aspire Education Group and founder of several businesses and civil society organisations relating to financial services\, health and social well-being. Viv sat on the Advisory Council for the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) for 5 years and over the last 25 years he has started and grown two multi-million pound companies. He is the co-founder and strategist behind the Young Black Business Awards (YBBA) which celebrates and invests in digital tech entrepreneurs\, holding its second annual event on November 23rd. Together with Kafeero Foundation\, he is co-organising Power the Next 2019\, Africa’s 4IR Summit in Kampala\, Uganda on November 16th attracting attendees from 9 East African countries. Viv has recently been appointed as a specialist advisor to the Royal Bank of Scotland. \nFurther information: info@blaksox.com
URL:https://anyoneschild.org/event/uk-policy-race-cannabis-business/
ORGANIZER;CN="Transform Drug Policy Foundation":MAILTO:info@transformdrugs.org
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