Pubdate: Mon, 17 May 2004 Source: Border Mail (Australia) Copyright: 2004 Border Mail Contact: http://www.bordermail.com.au/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1017 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) GREENS BACK-FLIP ON DRUGS The Australian Greens yesterday back pedalled on their policy to decriminalise all types of drugs. Greens policy documents on the partys website state that illegal drugs should be decriminalised and regulated to improve health and well-being. When questioned about the policy on the Nine Networks Sunday program yesterday, Greens Senator Bob|Brown said despite criminalisation|of drugs having failed, tough controls were needed on those who peddled drugs. "As far as Im concerned where criminals are involved in peddling drugs they should go to jail," Senator Brown|said. Senator Brown, a qualified GP, also said he did not believe drugs should be promoted. He said he would not strongly promote the Greens drugs policy at the next election. - --- MAP posted-by: Terry Liittschwager