[HarryX]

No Harry, it is not that simple for people who believe that we all should have a say in making the law. If people like you and I do not question the right or wrong of things, law makers will continue to do whatever they like without considering the views of the voters. In England this is particularly extreme because of the almost "undemocratic" first past the post voting system.

I agree

Also, I am not talking about other countries, I am talking about England.

You keep reffering to other countries to back up your argument. I keep reffering you to the fact that we are talking about this country

Are you sure it is still illegal to TAKE soft drugs in England. I am almost sure that possession for your own consumption is not illegal, and if it still is it will not be within a coupole of years because of the European Directive.

Hmm I am talking about NOW and not in a couple of years.. I dont know if it is as you say.. I only know what I know...If you follow..As far as I know it is illegal right now in this country..

My question that you seem unable to answer is... Are you suggesting people should break the law and take drugs. Or do you believe that if it is agaist the law then you shouldnt do it ?

Harry, since 1973 you have been and continue to be a European Citizen. On the front of the your passport it says UK of GB and N. Ireland. European Communities model. So if we talk of Holland, or France or Germany etc., we are talking of coutries with which you are bound, as a European citizen since 1973.

Sigh.. Does this really come under "I am not talking about other countries" ????  England is not governed by those laws.. You know that and no matter how many times you bring other counrtries into it (then say your not) you can't get past the fact that we are talking about this country and specifcly Accrington...Sorry but Accrington does not come under the laws of Holland or anywhere else

The UK is bound by treaty to adopt and imply all European drictives, so the one I am talking of is, or is about to be, reality for the UK.
Anyone any input on the law for possession in the UK please

They may be bound to adopt it.. BUT UNTIL THEY DO ??

I am unsure as to the law on personal consumption.. The last i heard was in Brixton they where trying out a 100% tollerence and in effect turning a blind eye.. Wether them trials where deemed a success I dont know..  I doubt drug taking is legal and I doubt using a public place (ie the cafe you mention) to congregate and take drugs with your mates is legal either.. In fact sure it isnt..

The arguments so far are.
Others countries do it so its OK
Drinking is worse so its OK
Is not bad for you so its OK
blah blah

Most of the above I would agree with... That doesnt alter the fact that if its illegal then you shouldnt do it...

Or are you saying that right now.. in this time and this country you think people should break the law and openly take drugs... Are you saying that?? If not then your agreeing with me that its wrong to take drugs..

Are you ever going to answer that question ?