Commissioned by the Beckley Foundation and carried out by the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex UK New Beckley Report
Extraordinary Beckley Report Hundreds of Millions in Revenue to be Gained from Regulation of Cannabis Market in England and Wales New Report from The Beckley Foundation Quantifies Cost-Benefit of Cannabis
“In these times of economic crisis, it is essential to examine the possibilities of more cost-effective drug policy.”
”Our present prohibitionist policies have proved to be a failure.”
“Cannabis comprises 80% of all illicit drugs consumed worldwide.”
“If we are to protect the young, surely governments can do a much better job than the cartels.”
Amanda Feilding
Director of the Beckley Foundation
http://www.beckleyfoundation.org/2013/09/cannabis-market-in-england-and-wales-cost-benefit-analysis/